Attorney Jason M. Krumbein’s Law License Suspended in D.C. for 90 Days Due to Negligence and Failure to Communicate with Client

On June 20, 2024, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals suspended Virginia attorney Jason M. Krumbein from practicing law in D.C. for 90 days.

The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jason M. Krumbein”, with case number No.24-BG-0357.

The suspension is a reciprocal discipline based on a 90-day suspension Krumbein received from the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board in September 2023. According to the Virginia order, Krumbein violated several rules of professional conduct while representing a client identified as Mr. Sohani in 2022.

Krumbein failed to act with reasonable diligence, promptly inform his client about the case status, and sufficiently explain matters to allow the client to make informed decisions. He did not protect the client’s interests upon terminating representation, despite being paid $2,400 initially and $200 in monthly payments. Krumbein also did not settle two American Express cases for Mr. Sohani or inform the court or opposing counsel of his role in the matter.

As a result of these violations, the Virginia Disciplinary Board suspended Krumbein’s law license for 90 days and required him to notify clients and make arrangements for pending cases. The D.C. Court of Appeals then imposed the interim suspension in April 2024 based on the disciplinary action taken in Virginia.

Krumbein did not file a response opposing reciprocal discipline with the D.C. Court of Appeals or submit the required affidavit under D.C. Bar Rule XI, Section 14(g). The Court issued a final order on June 20, 2024, formally suspending Krumbein for 90 days.

According to the order, Krumbein’s suspension in D.C. will not begin until he files the proper affidavit. This is required for reinstatement and ensures Krumbein complies with D.C. Bar rules regarding suspended and disbarred attorneys.

According to Avvo, Mr. Krumbein is an identity theft attorney in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from the Ohio Northern University – Claude W. Pettit College of Law in 1998. He obtained his law license in the District of Columbia Circuit in 2001.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.