On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania placed attorney Paul Morris Berman on temporary suspension following a disciplinary proceeding. The decision came after Berman failed to respond to a Rule to Show Cause issued by the court.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Paul Morris Berman,” with case no. 73 DB 2025.
The order was issued in connection with a case in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, identified as No. CP-51-CR-0000561-2025. Berman, with registration number 79731, is now subject to the provisions outlined in Pennsylvania Rule of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E.) 217.
The court’s order allows Berman to petition for the dissolution or amendment of the suspension and to request an expedited review of any underlying charges, as specified under Pa.R.D.E. 214(d)(4) and (f)(2).
The suspension is classified as public discipline, as it stems from a criminal conviction, which exempts it from the confidentiality requirements under Pa.R.D.E. 402(c)(2).
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Berman is a litigation attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the Widener University School of Law, graduating in 1996. He acquired his law license in Pennsylvania in 1997.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
