On Friday, March 13, 2026, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals suspended attorney Thomas M. Watson on an interim basis, according to a recent order. The suspension stems from disciplinary actions imposed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board.
The Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board had previously revoked Watson’s law license on June 27, 2025. The case involved reciprocal misconduct charges originating from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The specific details of the misconduct were not disclosed in the public summary.
As a result of the Virginia State Bar’s decision, Watson is no longer authorized to practice law in Virginia. The Virginia State Bar oversees the regulation of legal professionals in the state, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
