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8 Oct 2015, 6:03 am
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has disbarred an attorney based on multiple findings of ethical misconduct This appeal involves three separate disciplinary matters that were consolidated after two Hearing Committees found several rule violations. [read post]
2 Jun 2016, 3:34 pm
A District of Columbia Hearing Committee has found that an attorney with no record of prior discipline engaged in reckless misappropriation and must be disbarred under applicable precedent. [read post]
30 Mar 2020, 10:54 am
A District of Columbia Hearing Committee has proposed a 60-day suspension, restitution with interest and a fitness showing of an attorney based on findings that he had mishandled a tax matter Disciplinary Counsel maintains that the record demonstrates Respondent’s Rule... [read post]
20 Feb 2016, 7:32 am
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found no basis to assert jurisdiction over defendants sued by Larry Klayman and his client over statements made concerning the so-called Ground Zero Mosque controversy. [read post]
4 Jun 2020, 7:19 am
The seemingly endless saga involving former Judge Roy Pearson has ended in a discipline decision by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals The Board on Professional Responsibility (the “Board”) concluded that the respondent, Roy L. [read post]
27 Jan 2022, 7:06 am
Applying the rule articulated in its en banc decision in In re Addams, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals disbarred an attorney who had engaged in reckless misappropriation We conclude there is substantial evidence to support the Board’s finding... [read post]
11 Jul 2016, 7:00 am
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals reversed a second-degree child cruelty conviction through applicable of the so-called "inherent incredibility" doctrine. [read post]
25 Sep 2014, 5:17 am
Last month, the District of Columbia ordered identical reciprocal discipline of a three-month suspension and probation in a matter from Massachusetts. [read post]
21 Nov 2015, 7:29 am
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has put out for comment proposed consumer-friendly amendments to the rules governing its Clients' Security Trust Fund. [read post]
13 Jun 2016, 9:36 am
An attorney convicted of a "serious crime" has been suspended on an interim basis by the District of Columbia Court of appeals. [read post]
29 Apr 2014, 8:20 am
The District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility recently issued a report that reflects its deeply held values. [read post]
21 Dec 2016, 8:11 am
A District of Columbia Ad Hoc Hearing Committee has rejected claims of unfairness and ineffective assistance of counsel (who withdrew from the case in mid-hearing) and recommended disbarment in a case brought against an attorney practicing in California. [read post]
12 May 2009, 5:27 am
The District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility issued a report last week recommending that David Safavian be disbarred for his conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude. [read post]
8 Apr 2016, 4:17 am
The District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility has blessed a consent to disbarment under somewhat unusual circumstances Disciplinary Counsel seeks reconsideration of the Board’s December 28, 2015 order denying Disciplinary Counsel’s December 7, 2015 motion to accept Respondent’s consent... [read post]
1 Sep 2023, 10:42 am
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has imposed a 60-day suspension with fitness for an attorney's violation of federal court orders and failure to cooperate with the Disciplinary Counsel investigation. [read post]
15 Nov 2017, 4:30 am
An Ad hoc District of Columbia Hearing Committee recommends a stayed suspension of a solo practitioner for misconduct in a court-appointed criminal matter. [read post]
19 May 2022, 5:51 am
An interesting oral argument before the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility this afternoon at 2 pm EST (access here) involves review of an Ad Hoc Hearing Committee report recommending a six-month suspension without fitness for, in the main,... [read post]
24 Feb 2022, 12:36 pm
Two thoughts about a disciplinary case decided today by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals imposing a seven-month suspension and probation for mishandling entrusted advanced fees. [read post]
6 May 2024, 2:55 pm
The District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility recommends a 60-day suspension for a false statement in a suit against a former client This matter (“Carter II”) arises out of Respondent Jehan A. [read post]
13 Apr 2017, 7:27 am
Because the Office of Disciplinary Counsel did not object, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals has summarily (without any hearing) reinstated convicted felon David Savafian. [read post]
