In Re: Adam Anthony Abdalla

Summary

The court disbarred Adam Anthony Abdalla for knowingly and intentionally converting at least $39,085.86 from his law firm through unauthorized checks, fraudulent invoices, and direct payments from clients. Although his opioid addiction, rehabilitation, restitution, cooperation, and lack of prior discipline were mitigating factors, the court concluded that the aggravating circumstances were at least equally significant and did not justify departing from the baseline sanction of disbarment. The disbarment was made retroactive to the date of his interim suspension.