HI Disciplinary Board

HI Supreme Court Restrains Attorney Paul J. Sulla Jr. from Practicing Law

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has granted a petition to immediately restrain attorney Paul J. Sulla, Jr. from practicing law. This action follows his conviction for federal felonies including conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and money laundering.

Order Restraining Gary Zamber from Practicing Law

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has issued an order immediately restraining Gary Charles Zamber from practicing law. This action follows his conviction for federal felony wire fraud and conspiracy charges, which are crimes involving dishonesty.

HI Disciplinary Board - Order Allowing Resignation in Lieu of Discipline

The Hawaii Disciplinary Board has issued an order allowing an attorney to resign from the practice of law in lieu of disciplinary proceedings. This order pertains to attorney Derwin Hayashi and is associated with disciplinary case number SCPR-25-0000804.

Hawaii Supreme Court Suspends Steven D. Strauss from Law Practice

The Hawaii Supreme Court has suspended attorney Steven D. Strauss from the practice of law, effective immediately. The suspension is due to his failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigations by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) in two separate cases. Strauss has been granted twenty days to comply with post-suspension duties.

Thomas R. Sylvester Transferred to Inactive Status

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi, through its Disciplinary Board, has ordered the immediate transfer of attorney Thomas R. Sylvester to inactive status. This action is based on a petition filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and is effective upon the filing of the order.