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In re Thomas Michael Lawlor, 77CH0018
(One of multiple dispositions on this case)

Disposition	Suspension for a specified period of time and until further order of the Court
Effective Date of Disposition	03/22/1979
End Date of Disposition
Definition of Disposition	A suspension until further order of the Court reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, which is a fixed period of time identified in the Supreme Court's order and until the lawyer has demonstrated rehabilitation, good character, and current knowledge of the law in a subsequent reinstatement case. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.

In re Lawlor, Thomas Michael, 66CH0001

Disposition	Reinstated
Effective Date of Disposition	01/25/1966
End Date of Disposition	01/25/1966
Definition of Disposition	Reinstatement reflects the determination of the Supreme Court that a lawyer who was disbarred, disbarred on consent or suspended until further order of the Court has demonstrated in a subsequent reinstatement case his or her rehabilitation, good character, and a current knowledge of the law. An order of reinstatement restores the lawyer's license to practice law.

In re Lawlor, Thomas Michael, 58CH0001

Disposition	Disbarment
Effective Date of Disposition	09/09/1958
End Date of Disposition	01/25/1966
Definition of Disposition	Disbarment is a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct warranting the most serious sanction. The disbarred lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the disbarment and may not return to the practice of law unless and until he or she has demonstrated his or her rehabilitation, good character, and current knowledge of the law in a subsequent reinstatement case, which may not be filed until five years after the effective date of the disbarment.

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