Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. The ODC serves as "the day-to-day operational arm of the Disciplinary Board." Akinaka v. Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court, 91 Haw. 00-065-6411, 99-173-6003, 01-068-6812, 01-083-6872), ORDER OF DISBARMENT Kawachika acknowledged, however, that the fees are authorized and imposed by the Hawaii Supreme Court, which created the Disciplinary Board, appoints its members and retains ultimate authority over disciplinary matters. Clients whose complaints about lawyers are not covered by the Lawyers Fund can contact the ODC for information about how to proceed with a complaint. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 hVmo0+^U8v%v(-t[!FJM8 i 539, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar. IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98101-2539 . 05/18/2022. DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. Dismissal of the complaint (usually due to insufficient evidence; with or without a warning), Imposition of a private Informal Admonition, Commencement of Formal Disciplinary Proceedings. and protect his clients' interests pursuant to Rule 2.20 of the Rules of IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________. Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from the rules of professional conduct), and. Disciplinary Board to expedite litigation); two violations of HRPC 3.4(e)(prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly disobeying If you have a disability and need assistance with filing a grievance, contact the Office of General Counsel at accommodations@wsba.org or 206-443-9722. Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alana L. Bryant A majority, if not all, of the ODCs and the Boards ac- tivities relating to attorney disciplinary matters are pow- ers inherently belonging to the Supreme Court that have been delegated to them. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. The last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee After careful evaluation, one of the following dispositions may occur: Dispositions determined by members of the Disciplinary Board are final and binding upon ODC, the attorney, and the complaining party. The ODC and the Board are not subject to the UIPA insofar as they perform, on behalf of the Hawaii Supreme Court, the Courts nonadministra- tive functions of disciplining attorneys because the UIPAs definition of agency excludes the nonadministrative functions of the courts. DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. Upon consideration of (1) Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel's Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. during an ethics investigation). [3] RSCH Rule 2.3, Order Amending Rule 8.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct, Order Amending Rule 2.1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii, Check It Out Assess Yourself: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. endstream endobj 3452 0 obj <>stream HRPC Rule 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. the practice of law in this jurisdiction for a period of two (2) years, Jonathan Bedi PREMIUM (312) 525-2017 Chicago, IL Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Civil Rights Website Email Profile Bridgette A. Kolb PREMIUM (800) 444-1525 Chicago, IL Workers' Compensation, Employment Law Website Email Profile Cary Dohman PREMIUM (847) 359-4005 Rolling Meadows, IL 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and Rule 8 . disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). diligence); five violations of HRPC 1.4(a)(requiring a lawyer to keep a client reasonably informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to I wrote about the situation in a story that followed the Star-Bulletins award-winning series, Locked Out, about government secrecy in Hawaii (Discipline board says its above disclosure). h2621W0P0623R05 An alternative to lists of cases, the Precedent Map makes it easier to establish which ones may be of most relevance to your research and prioritise further reading. endstream endobj 3453 0 obj <>stream records that are available for inspection at the lawyer's principal office); two violations of HRPC 1.16(a)(1) (prohibiting a lawyer from representing records of all funds coming into the lawyer's possession); seventeen violations of HRPC 1.15(g) (requiring a lawyer to maintain financial and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct Security Resources Pacific, Inc. Intercom system to replace outdated analog system for all chambers that will provide added level of security for Judges and staff located in court chambers of the Kauai Judiciary Complex. for the Suspension of Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa from the Practice of Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. Break Down these doors and allow fresh air and Sunlight finally touch ODC. TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622. and affidavit, (3) Respondent Brenner's lack of opposition thereto, and Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong I first ran into this back in 1996. Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. The Supreme Court of Hawai`i requires all lawyers licensed or otherwise admitted to practice law in Hawai`i to comply with the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct ("HRPC") [1]. Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. Yikes! the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry Meeting agendas include administrative reports, updates on case loads, discussions of budgets and procurement, and many other matters. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files HRPC Rule 1.4(a) (requiring a lawyer to keep a client 2679), Respondent. Rev. Well, you get it right here, at least from time to time! to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts Rules of both agencies provide that their investigations and investigative records are confidential, but their administrative actions and records are subject to state law. profession and the dignity of the courts. Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. Ethics investigations may lead to determinations ranging from a finding of no unethical conduct (resulting in a dismissal of the complaint) to institution of formal disciplinary proceedings (leading to possible imposition of serious disciplinary sanctions including suspension or disbarment)[3]. Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. THLOaG{#..'9QiR8]p2:?:Jt. :G]cynmK]Y38\Q 2[wYIc` eeS&I/R.(tV;6UVOZQjq_}Jvcl$ySov-16Gj*+@&+K LpZ},]/#R&BY&foe$O]1n ]bu ODC's primary function is handling complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by Hawai`i attorneys and attorneys admitted pro hac vice (out-of-state attorneys admitted for a limited purpose) [2]. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board must first review the respondent's affidavit to determine whether it is in proper form. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme failing to respond to a lawful demand by Petitioner ODC), HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) and conclusions of law are supported by the record. The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. In an opinion letter dated February 3, 2004, OIP ruled that the Disciplinary Board, and the Office of the Disciplinary Counsel, are agencies subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act, Chapter 92F HRS. 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. an obligation under the rules of a tribunal); twelve violations of HRPC 5.5(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from practicing SeeOffice We impose disbarment. No. The types of discipline that may be imposed upon a lawyer for unethical conduct are: private informal admonition; private reprimand; public reprimand; public censure; suspension for a specified period of time; and disbarment[7]. It finally appears that there . diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 former clients. Petitioner ODC during the course of an ethics investigation). For more information, contact: Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 521-4591, Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark, Man arrested after search warrant executed at Waikiki cannabis kiosk, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. duties enumerated in RSCH Rule 2.20(c), and such other duties as this court DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. Stat. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse 449, 583 P.2d 333 (1978). Kawachika said the Disciplinary Board is exempt from the law because it is not a government agency and is not owned, operated, or managed by or on behalf of the state. the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. technology developed exclusively by vLex editorially enriches legal information to make it accessible, with instant translation into 14 languages for enhanced discoverability and comparative research. 3 p DISCIPLINARY BOARD JE22-60. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. Considered of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner. Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court (Disciplinary Board) and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers' Fund. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K _____ 5278 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 1, 2023 _____ Introduced by Sen. PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a fatali- ty review board and providing for such board's powers and duties THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW . The Disciplinary Board supervises the process of attorney discipline, including the work of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which investigates ethics complaints against Hawaii attorneys. H. Fernandez (Ms. Fernandez) in a personal injury matter, Respondent Trask Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 Per Curiam. At the time, I was a reporter for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, and tried to get some administrative records from the office in the wake of the unexplained resignation of the disciplinary counsel, the agencys top lawyer. of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner, 89 Hawai`i 167, 173, 969 P.2d Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cusmano, 93 Hawai#i 411, 415, 4 P.3d 1109, 1113 (2000) (brackets, ellipsis and citation omitted). The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was formed by the Hawai`i Supreme Court to investigate complaints against Hawai`i lawyers as part of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme. hj@W'ffC Founded over 20 years ago, vLex provides a first-class and comprehensive service for lawyers, law firms, government departments, and law schools around the world. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was formed by the Hawai`i Supreme Court to investigate complaints against Hawai`i lawyers as part of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court. *299 Smith, 62 Haw. 3449 0 obj <>stream As I recall, ODC did not provide any documents despite the OIP opinion. 26079 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. NATHAN R. BRENNER, Respondent. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Information, *The Hawaii Judiciary is not affiliated with Sustain Technologies, Inc. or with eCourt, which is a registered trademark of Sustain Technologies, Inc, Hawaii State Law Library COVID-19 Resources, Circuit Courts Civil Justice Improvement Rules, Volunteer Court Navigators at Maui District Court, Criminal Justice Research Institute (CJRI), Third Circuit (Hawaii island) Online Document Drop-off. Join to view profile. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Information, *The Hawaii Judiciary is not affiliated with Sustain Technologies, Inc. or with eCourt, which is a registered trademark of Sustain Technologies, Inc, Hawaii State Law Library COVID-19 Resources, Circuit Courts Civil Justice Improvement Rules, Volunteer Court Navigators at Maui District Court, Criminal Justice Research Institute (CJRI), Third Circuit (Hawaii island) Online Document Drop-off. In October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. endstream endobj 3450 0 obj <>stream "g=9" DQ] Phone: (808) 521-4591. Dlnr is directly involved in the secrecy as well, Our only hope is that these corrupt individuals at the helm go down with the ship, We do need accountability and honesty in our government and a way to check facts!!! [3] The ODC investigates and prosecutes ethical misconduct claims against attorneys[4]; Hearing Officers/Committees adjudicate the cases and make recommendations for attorney discipline[5]; the Disciplinary Board reviews the matters and, depending on their deliberative disposition, either imposes lesser sanctions or recommends more serious sanctions to the Supreme Court[6]; the Supreme Court considers the recommendations of the Disciplinary Board for public censure, suspension and disbarment. (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) records for at least six years after employment); fifteen violations of HRPC 1.15(h) (requiring a lawyer to maintain bookkeeping the motion. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal). dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. No. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION Subscribers are able to see a visualisation of a case and its relationships to other cases. Advanced A.I. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 01-219-6963, ODC 01-236-6980, ODC 03-215-7815, Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) The OIP opinion was summarized in the agencys OIP Open Line newsletter for January-February 2004. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was formed by the Hawai`i Supreme Court to investigate complaints against Hawai`i lawyers as part of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court. 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. Office of Disciplinary Counsel Washington State Bar Association. WzUEpDbZ~_S8ckA,H_]{z(VMTC/{D]E\lelIr-6EBO?5j4jdN'@5g?hoahS/1V &yR%C,5]~e"~H/Zd~?,da>M6%e#>~sHr3a>f2HvwVl~tah~dk\XvW?e;,Ejd=~A 4*1 the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. The legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. HRPC Rule 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. The Disciplinary Board of the State of Hawaii has submitted to this court a Report and Recommendation for the Disbarment of Respondent Andrew T. Johnson, Jr. . The operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. The Deputy Chief Counsel works closely with the Chief Counsel in directing and coordinating the office's legal services provided to the Department's programs and constituent agencies. 1.9(c)(1), 3.1, 3.3(a)(1), 3.3(a)(4), 3.4(b), 8.4(a), 8.4(b), and 8.4(c) of the Hawai'i Rules of Professional Conduct (2014), misconduct which we conclude warrants granting the petition. The Disciplinary Board supervises the process of attorney discipline, including the work of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which investigates ethics complaints against Hawaii attorneys. Disciplinary Board Chairman James A. Kawachika, a Honolulu attorney, said in a letter earlier this month that the agency has never publicly revealed administrative records and has determined to maintain its nondisclosure policy.. (b) Outside Services. (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. For access to Traffic cases; District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court criminal; District Court, Circuit Court civil, and Family Court civil; Land Court and Tax Appeal Court; and appellate court case information. If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Dana M. Harada All rights reserved. (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. Carole A. Richelieu part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. all costs subsequently ordered by this Court in accordance with RSCH Rule [2] RSCH Rule 2.1 In addition, while their budgets do not come from government, the Supreme Court retains the power to approve their budgets. Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner ODC's motion is granted, and attorney The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Yamamoto :: 2019 :: Supreme Court of Hawaii Decisions :: Hawaii Case Law :: Hawaii Law :: US Law :: Justia Justia US Law Case Law Hawaii Case Law Supreme Court of Hawaii Decisions 2019 Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Yamamoto Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Yamamoto Annotate this Case Download PDF at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. Yesterdays post concerning a sealed document in a case filed at the Supreme Court reminded me that the Office of the Disciplinary Counsel, the agency that investigates ethics complaints against Hawaii attorneys, has a long history of excessive and improper secrecy. The Disciplinary Board's goal is fair, impartial, and vigorous enforcement of the HRPC to protect the public, including clients, the courts, and the legal profession. may grant by further order. in place of Acoba, J., recused). three violations of HRPC 1.1 (requiring lawyers to provide competent representation); four violations of HRPC 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable Office of Disciplinary Counsel 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 521-4591 For access to Traffic cases; District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court criminal; District Court, Circuit Court civil, and Family Court civil; Land Court and Tax Appeal Court; and appellate court case information. RSCH Rule 2.4(e)(2). Compare two agencies. 2.20 as seems necessary to protect the interests of Respondent Brenner's Order Amending Rule 8.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct, Order Amending Rule 2.1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii, Check It Out Assess Yourself: Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the documents that have cited the case. Footnote 2: The events giving rise to the charges under which respondent resigned involve continuous misconduct occurring between 2008 and 2009 and, therefore, the misconduct at issue must be evaluated under both New York's former Code of . On November 14, 2000, Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (the ODC) petitioned the Board to recommend sanctions against Au based on alleged violations of the Hawai'i Rules of Professional Conduct (HRPC) in three separate disciplinary matters. ACCEPT. The Disciplinary Board, which must have to discuss similar administrative matters, holds no public meetings, does not provide public notice of its meetings, does note make agendas public, and does not provide minutes. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall comply with the requirements of RSCH Rule 2.16 governing disbarred attorneys, the Disciplinary Board shall provide notice of the disbarment as required by RSCH Rule 2.16(e), and the Clerk shall provide notice to all state judges, pursuant to RSCH Rule 2.16(f) . Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. The system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) and the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Hawaii (Board) are subject to the Uniform Information Prac- tices Act (Modified), chapter 92F, HRS (UIPA), based on the totality of the circumstances. from the practice of law, the record, and the parties' briefs, we conclude 92F-3 (1993). FnE% The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 Ltr. The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers Fund. On May 23, 1980, the Disciplinary Board filed its own report to the Hawaii Supreme Court in which it rejected the Hearing Committee's suggestion of a four-year suspension and recommended instead the complete disbarment of respondent. Other educational activities include submitting articles for publication in the Hawai`i Bar Journal, preparation of ethics-related materials for various continuing legal education programs, and speaking to groups of lawyers and non-lawyers about attorney ethics and discipline issues locally and nationally. 223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). failed to diligently prosecute Ms. Fernandez's claim in violation of. ODCs primary function is handling complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by Hawai`i attorneys and attorneys admitted pro hac vice (out-of-state attorneys admitted for a limited purpose)[2]. for the suspension of Respondent Arthur K. Trask, Jr. (Respondent Trask), OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Subscribers are able to see the revised versions of legislation with amendments. The resignation shall become effective 30 days after the entry date of this order, pursuant to RSCH Rules 2.14(d) and 2.16(c). Fairness. 66y% h;07pvY,Ei(iQDB4H(=4;!RC `bLKY_DtvCC@f&4u/Y3"P(7B[Z [sDL"g1"s9lux5` j document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, http://Democratic%20National%20Convention%20'08, Discipline board says its above disclosure, Uniform Information Practices Act, Chapter 92F HRS, Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel | The Supreme Court of Ohio | United States Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio Integrity. Mahalo Ian. the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in Office We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. $60,267.60. 2.3(c). 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