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John L. Malevitis

Paladin Law, Ltd.; J.L. Malevitis & Associates, Ltd.; and MLA Law Offices, Ltd.
109 Symonds Drive Unit 156
Hinsdale, Illinois 60522-0156

(312) 933-1100

jhnymal@msn.com

Date Admitted

May 05, 1983

Illinois Registration Status

Active and authorized to practice law

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In re Malevitis, John L., 2010PR00107
Disposition Suspension with condition(s)
Effective Date of Disposition 06/12/2013
End Date of Disposition 07/24/2014 Condition(s) satisfied.
Definition of Disposition A suspension with conditions reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants both an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, and the imposition of conditions with which the lawyer must comply. The suspension may be for a fixed period of time or for a fixed period of time and until the lawyer complies with the conditions. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.
Case Summary Mr. Malevitis, who was licensed in 1983, was suspended for one year and until he makes certain restitution. He obtained an excessive fee from one client and also engaged in a dishonest scheme, including filing false court pleadings, to avoid paying attorney fees to an attorney who had represented another client prior to the time that the client had hired Mr. Malevitis. The suspension is effective on June 12, 2013.
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