Supreme Court denies SLO attorney’s request to resign with charges pending
September 22, 2026 John Belsher on a private jet Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to
September 22, 2026 John Belsher on a private jet Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE The California Supreme Court ruled that former San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher cannot avoid disciplinary actions by resigning with charges pending, according to the Sept.
2 ruling. The court ordered the State Bar to proceed promptly with disciplinary proceedings.
First reported by CalCoast News.
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