Attorney Ernesto Borges, Jr. of Chicago; slacker, serial offender

The state of Illinois presented Ernesto Dos Reis Borges, Jr. with a law license in 1985.

The Illinois Registration and Disciplinary Commission found Ernie guilty of the following misconduct.

Ernie’s 1^st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

In one matter, Charlie was convicted of failing to file a federal income tax return for tax year 2001 and was sentenced to a term of probation.

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Ernie by gifting him with a complimentary censure.

Ernie’s 2^nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Neglected a legal matter entrusted to his law firm

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Ernie by gifting him with a complimentary censure.

Ernie’s 3^rd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Negligence led to client’s case being dismissed

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Ernie by gifting him with a complimentary 60-day suspension of his law license.

As we speak (March 2017), Ernie practices with Ledford Wu and Borges LLC at 105 West Madison in Chicago, Illinois.