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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Jul. 21, 2026

State Bar judge sets March trial for Kiesel disciplinary case despite discovery concerns

A State Bar Court judge rejected requests to delay setting a firm trial date in attorney Paul Kiesel's disciplinary case, while promising flexibility to resolve discovery disputes as they arise.

State Bar judge sets March trial for Kiesel disciplinary case despite discovery concerns
Paul R. Kiesel

State Bar Court Judge Alison R. Worthington on Monday set a firm March 9 trial date for attorney Paul R. Kiesel's disciplinary case, rejecting defense arguments that years of investigations, missing communications and extensive third-party discovery could make the schedule unrealistic.

At the same time, Worthington assured Kiesel and his attorneys that she would make herself available for additional status conferences, discovery motions and other hearings if problems arise bef...

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