Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court (Disciplinary Board) and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). Upon consideration of the petition submitted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, with the approval of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai'i Supreme Court, for an order granting the request of attorney Robert E. Chapman to resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline, and the declaration and materials attached in support thereof, we find Respondent Chapman's declaration fulfills all of the requirements of Rule 2.14(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i (RSCH), and find Respondent Chapman admits to misconduct that we conclude represents egregious violations of Rules 1.2(a). Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 [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: Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. 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. Join to view profile. . Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . Subscribers are able to see a visualisation of a case and its relationships to other cases. 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.. All rights reserved. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. ACCEPT. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION All rights reserved. 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 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. 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. 223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. Subscribers are able to see any amendments made to the case. 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]. Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. 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. 7864, ODC 03-266-7866, ODC 03-267-7867, ODC 03-268-7868), ORDER APPOINTING TRUSTEE In addition, while their budgets do not come from government, the Supreme Court retains the power to approve their budgets. 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. 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). 95-190-4649) JANUARY 4, 1999 MOON, C.J., KLEIN, LEVINSON, NAKAYAMA, AND RAMIL, JJ. A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. 3 p law in a jurisdiction where doing so violates regulations in that jurisdiction); seven violations of HRPC 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly failing Mahalo Ian. Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. DISCIPLINARY BOARD The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board must first review the respondent's affidavit to determine whether it is in proper form. f party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. to expedite litigation); two violations of HRPC 3.4(e)(prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly disobeying All rights reserved. DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong 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 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 . for the suspension of Respondent Arthur K. Trask, Jr. (Respondent Trask), The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. endstream endobj 3450 0 obj <>stream Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel diligence and promptness in representing a client). may grant by further order. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse Both the ODC and the Board are created and, to a significant extent, controlled by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation 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. 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. (b) Outside Services. The ODC 1. 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). or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lau, 85 Hawai`i 212, 215, 941 P.2d 295, 298 (1997) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98101-2539 . the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation Therefore. (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. 2.3(c). JE22-60. 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. You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. 2679), Respondent. Upon consideration of (1) Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel's Klein, 61 Haw. Stat. 2679), Respondent. Fairness. 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. profession and the dignity of the courts. 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. TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622, Gerald H. Kibe, Overview of the Hawaii Attorney Discipline System, 22 Haw. :G]cynmK]Y38\Q 2[wYIc` eeS&I/R.(tV;6UVOZQjq_}Jvcl$ySov-16Gj*+@&+K LpZ},]/#R&BY&foe$O]1n ]bu 26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel | The Supreme Court of Ohio | United States Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio Integrity. account); three violations of HRPC 1.15(d) (requiring that all funds entrusted to Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . 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). and affidavit, (3) Respondent Brenner's lack of opposition thereto, and "g=9" DQ] The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. Hawaii Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Chapman, SCPR-22-0000714 Document Cited in Precedent Map Related Vincent OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. Petitioner ODC during the course of an ethics investigation). and protect his clients' interests pursuant to Rule 2.20 of the Rules of and conclusions of law are supported by the record. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. I first ran into this back in 1996. 2679), Respondent. 92F-3 (1993). VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. 05/18/2022. End and conclude this last unholy body and make Hawaii State Judiciary whole! Compare two agencies. ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- 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. . or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to The Office of Disciplinary Counsel initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent by filing a petition and certificate of conviction in this court. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the cited cases and legislation of a document. Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite an obligation under the rules of a tribunal); twelve violations of HRPC 5.5(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from practicing (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. 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. Disciplinary Board that support the complaint. 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 operates in a world of its own. HRPC Rule 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })(); It is sad that we dont get reporting like this nowadays. The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule 00-065-6411, 99-173-6003, 01-068-6812, 01-083-6872), ORDER OF DISBARMENT OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) 04-02 Lind re Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinary Board About Us Contact Site Map Policies Terms of Use Accessibility Privacy Policy 808-586-1400 [email protected] Powered by eHawaii.gov Copyright 2022, State of Hawaii. former clients. Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. Rule 2.16(c). DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. Subscribers are able to see the list of results connected to your document through the topics and citations Vincent found. 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]. 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. 382, 386, 629 P.2d 105, 107 (1981). Carole A. Richelieu 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar. The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact Rev. ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. 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. For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. 26079 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. NATHAN R. BRENNER, Respondent. a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. SeeOffice The system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. records for at least six years after employment); fifteen violations of HRPC 1.15(h) (requiring a lawyer to maintain bookkeeping B.J. to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing %PDF-1.6 % Office of Disciplinary Counsel Washington State Bar Association. diligence); five violations of HRPC 1.4(a)(requiring a lawyer to keep a client reasonably University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. for petitioner on failed to diligently prosecute Ms. Fernandez's claim in violation of. No. 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. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner ODC's motion is granted, and attorney Haw. part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust The Disciplinary Board's Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. and Cecilia Reyes Edwards in the amount of $1,000.00, (c) Petra Mullins 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 [OIP Op. 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. FnE% diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. 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) . 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Office of Disciplinary Counsel 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm Law for a Period of Five Years. 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. 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. The mitigating factors in this case are not strong and Respondent Ragasa's violations are severe. the motion. It took eight years to get an answer. Read Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 Haw. 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 Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 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 If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel. In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell 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. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Charlene M. Norris Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice all costs subsequently ordered by this Court in accordance with RSCH Rule [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. The specific discipline imposed will depend upon the lawyers mental state, the nature of the offense, the severity of harm or potential for harm, prior discipline, and other factors. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal). This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. It s been far to long and exceedingly slow, for response, action and judgement to touch these last sacred cows. HRPC Rule 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable (ODC 99-174-6004) ORDER OF SUSPENSION (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy) 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. 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. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. *299 Smith, 62 Haw. 83 (1990). IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, to inventory Respondent Nathan R. 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