Michigan Attorney Gregory Rohl Disbarred for Misconduct
The state attorney discipline board disbarred Gregory Rohl effective Oct. 1, 2026, following findings of financial misconduct.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Financial Crime
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board disbarred attorney Gregory Rohl effective Oct. 1, 2026, following allegations that he misappropriated settlement funds. The board also ordered Rohl to pay nearly $660,000 in restitution to affected parties.
Why it matters
The disciplinary action stems from Rohl's failure to release funds designated for children in a wrongful death settlement despite specific court orders. Mismanagement of client assets undermines professional legal standards and directly harms families seeking justice through the court system.
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board finalized the disbarment of Gregory Rohl after reviewing previous disciplinary history, including a 2016 suspension and a 2024 reprimand. Rohl must now pay $660,000 in court-ordered restitution.
The players
Gregory Rohl
Gregory Rohl is a former attorney based in Metro Detroit who faced multiple disciplinary actions before his disbarment.
Michigan Attorney Discipline Board
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board is the state agency responsible for overseeing and disciplining licensed attorneys who violate professional conduct rules.
Lilliana Kerr
Lilliana Kerr was a three-year-old child whose wrongful death in a school accident led to a multi-million dollar settlement.
The details
Rohl was found to have misappropriated settlement funds and provided false statements regarding their disposition. These actions included failing to distribute money meant for children following a 2017 school accident in Dearborn Heights that resulted in a $2.5 million settlement.
Timeline
Gregory Rohl received a license suspension in 2016.
Lilliana Kerr died in a school accident in 2017.
Gregory Rohl received a professional reprimand in 2024.
The disbarment of Gregory Rohl took effect on October 1, 2026.
Legal Context
This disciplinary action follows the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, which mandate strict fiduciary responsibility for attorneys holding client settlement funds. The board's ruling marks a final escalation following Rohl's previous history of professional sanctions.
This case highlights the importance of verifying attorney credentials and monitoring settlement distributions for those involved in legal claims. The board's action aims to protect the public from future financial mismanagement by this individual.
The takeaway
Clients in legal disputes should ensure they have direct oversight of settlement funds designated for minor beneficiaries. Seeking independent legal audit or court confirmation of fund disbursements can prevent the unauthorized withholding of court-ordered awards.
Further reading
For more on legal accountability, see Financial Crime in Michigan.
