Disbarred in Alabama, suspended in Georgia Lawyer, Elliot Vogt Kept Practicing; now sits in jail

Nov 30, 2010 - 20:28
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Disbarred in Alabama, suspended in Georgia Lawyer, Elliot Vogt Kept Practicing; now sits in jail

COLUMBUS, Ga. - A lawyer is being held in Columbus on a contempt charge involving cases authorities say he handled after losing his licenses in Georgia and Alabama.

Judge Bobby Peters ordered Elliott Vogt, whose office is in Phenix City, Ala. held without bond.

Vogt, a 2003 graduate of the University of Alabama law school, was suspended from the Alabama Bar in February and disbarred in July by the state Supreme Court. His Georgia license was suspended in January.

Authorities say at least five clients have come forward to claim Vogt represented them. Their cases include a divorce and two child visitation matters.

Officials say Vogt admits he forged legal documents, including court orders, signatures and legal seals.

Columbus attoey Neal Callahan, who represents Vogt, says his client is cooperating with authorities.

 

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