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. The mitigating factors in this case are not strong and Respondent Ragasa's violations are severe. Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. hj@W'ffC Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . Search over 120 million documents from over 100 countries including primary and secondary collections of legislation, case law, regulations, practical law, news, forms and contracts, books, journals, and more. ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264-
(HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from
No. DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. 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]. 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). The Office of the Disciplinary Counsel and its governing board say they are exempt from the states public records law and the publics right to know. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. 2.3(c). to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating
The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. during an ethics investigation). SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) Compare two agencies. the rules of professional conduct). OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 97-176-5370, 99-201-6031, 00-025-6371,
part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust
201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). 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. The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) hVmo0+^U8v%v(-t[!FJM8
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(By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ.,
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent by filing a petition and certificate of conviction in this court. ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". Office of Disciplinary Counsel The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee
Rule 8 . I first ran into this back in 1996. 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sands :: 2021 :: 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 2021 Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sands Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sands Annotate this Case Download PDF 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in
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) . 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. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. FnE% disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). 04-02, February 3, 2004], The opinion concluded: The ODC should respond to Mr. Linds record request in accordance with the UIPA and Chapter 2-71, HAR.. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. 26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. 92F-3 (1993). If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. The Disciplinary Board's
ODC 95-242-4701 Case information The ODC ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. 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). Here, the parties do not dispute that following the Circuit Court's grant of Retained Counsel's Motion to Withdraw on March 11, 2015, Retained Counsel withdrew from representing Reinhardt in this case. at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. Therefore. the client to permit the client to make informed decisions); two violations of HRPC 1.5(c) (requiring that contingent fee agreements
records for at least six years after employment); fifteen violations of HRPC 1.15(h) (requiring a lawyer to maintain bookkeeping
in the amount of $545.00, (d) Claralyn Guirnalda in the amount of $1,000.00,
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and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette
Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. THLOaG{#..'9QiR8]p2:?:Jt. It took eight years to get an answer. The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. And the Disciplinary Board continues to go about its business without regard to OIPs ruling that its administrative functions are subject to the UIPA, the states public records law. or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps
201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 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]. Subscribers are able to see the revised versions of legislation with amendments. When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson 7864, ODC 03-266-7866, ODC 03-267-7867, ODC 03-268-7868), ORDER APPOINTING TRUSTEE
539, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . Haw. failed to diligently prosecute Ms. Fernandez's claim in violation of. Stat. the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible
51, 56, 979 P.2d 1077, 1082 (1999) (citation omitted). Court of Hawaii (RSCH). Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. Office of Disciplinary Counsel Washington State Bar Association. 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. 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]. Rule 2.16(c). the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit
diligence and promptness in representing a client). ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. Phone: (808) 521-4591. Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. 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. 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. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable
a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination
that support the complaint. 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.. 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. It operates in a world of its own. 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
JE22-60. Disciplinary Board Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. (b) Outside Services. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel | The Supreme Court of Ohio | United States Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio Integrity. Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the cited cases and legislation of a document. As part of its educational outreach, ODC spends time answering questions on ethical matters regarding prospective conduct. and protect his clients' interests pursuant to Rule 2.20 of the Rules of
You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. failing to respond to a lawful demand by Petitioner ODC), HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating
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201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 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. Klein, 61 Haw. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . 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. TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622. Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and
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. Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. The legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact
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]. HRPC Rule 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with
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