Did Tony Buzbee just get banned from practicing law in New York? If you’ve been following the headlines, you might think the high-profile Texas attorney just lost his legal career overnight. But as with most viral controversies, the truth is a lot more complicated—and far less dramatic.

In this episode, we dive deep into the real story behind Tony Buzbee’s so-called “ban” from practicing law in New York and break down how a routine procedural issue in federal court turned into a media firestorm. Here’s what actually happened: Buzbee, known for taking on major lawsuits against celebrities like Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z, had been filing cases in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) without first being admitted to that specific federal court. And when the SDNY Grievance Committee caught wind of it, they didn’t just let it slide—they denied his application for admission, effectively barring him from handling cases there without special permission.

But here’s the crucial detail that most of the internet got wrong—this has nothing to do with his New York state law license. Buzbee is still fully licensed to practice law in New York state courts. In fact, official court records confirm that he has been in good standing with the New York bar since 2019, with no suspensions, no disbarments, and no disciplinary actions against him.

So why did the story explode the way it did? Why did headlines claim that Buzbee was barred from practicing in New York when, in reality, this was just a federal court admission issue? We break down the difference between federal and state court licensing, how a technical violation turned into a full-blown controversy, and why public perception doesn’t always match reality.

Plus, we look at the timing of it all—why did Buzbee’s admission status suddenly become an issue right as he was filing lawsuits against some of the most powerful names in the entertainment industry? Was this just bad luck, or was there more to it?

If you’ve seen the headlines about Tony Buzbee being banned from practicing law in New York, you need to hear this episode. We separate fact from fiction, clear up the misinformation, and explain exactly what happens next.

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