ACCEPT. Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. f Phone: (808) 521-4591. 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. Carole A. Richelieu The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. 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 the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in 51, 56, 979 P.2d 1077, 1082 (1999) (citation omitted). and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. The OIP opinion was summarized in the agencys OIP Open Line newsletter for January-February 2004. This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. Stat. 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]. 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. 382, 386, 629 P.2d 105, 107 (1981). TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622, Gerald H. Kibe, Overview of the Hawaii Attorney Discipline System, 22 Haw. endstream endobj 3451 0 obj <>stream (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from 449, 583 P.2d 333 (1978). University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 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. Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge Burns, Respect. 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 to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. for petitioner on the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry Klein, 61 Haw. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel %PDF-1.6 % It finally appears that there . 66y% The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong 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. failed to diligently prosecute Ms. Fernandez's claim in violation of. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. Per Curiam. Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Charlene M. Norris Petitioner ODC during the course of an ethics investigation). Well, you get it right here, at least from time to time! Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. diligence); five violations of HRPC 1.4(a)(requiring a lawyer to keep a client reasonably 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]. 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. You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible Court of Hawaii (RSCH). 223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. 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 last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Trustee Yamamoto shall assume all of the 00-065-6411, 99-173-6003, 01-068-6812, 01-083-6872), ORDER OF DISBARMENT Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alana L. Bryant 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. or misappropriating client funds, an requiring that funds belonging in 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. Rule 8 . Disciplinary Board As part of its educational outreach, ODC spends time answering questions on ethical matters regarding prospective conduct. JE22-60. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 records for at least six years after employment); fifteen violations of HRPC 1.15(h) (requiring a lawyer to maintain bookkeeping Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cusmano, 93 Hawai#i 411, 415, 4 P.3d 1109, 1113 (2000) (brackets, ellipsis and citation omitted). Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court (Disciplinary Board) and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). B.J. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the documents that have cited the case. h;07pvY,Ei(iQDB4H(=4;!RC `bLKY_DtvCC@f&4u/Y3"P(7B[Z [sDL"g1"s9lux5` j RSCH Rule 2.4(e)(2). Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. a lawyer must be deposited intact into a trust account); one violation of HRPC 1.15(e)(allowing only a licensed attorney to be an The Disciplinary Board's the rules of professional conduct), and. of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner. Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. failing to respond to a lawful demand by Petitioner ODC), HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. 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. may grant by further order. SeeOffice 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. at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. $60,267.60. (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee All rights reserved. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. As I recall, ODC did not provide any documents despite the OIP opinion. 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. (ODC 01-219-6963, ODC 01-236-6980, ODC 03-215-7815, ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Arthur K. Trask is suspended from 1. No. endstream endobj 3453 0 obj <>stream 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. The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. 26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. 2:5h",Ue Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. [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 legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred Subscribers are able to see any amendments made to the case. 2679), Respondent. Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . 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. (By Levinson, J., for the court (1)). 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. ODC attorneys provide informal guidance to Hawai`i-licensed attorneys, however, as described in more detail in this website, the informal guidance is not binding against ODC. 7864, ODC 03-266-7866, ODC 03-267-7867, ODC 03-268-7868), ORDER APPOINTING TRUSTEE disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). Office 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. . (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. the rules of professional conduct). Updated daily, vLex brings together legal information from over 750 publishing partners, providing access to over 2,500 legal and news sources from the worlds leading publishers. (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Ramil, JJ., and Ltr. Rule 2.16(c). all costs subsequently ordered by this Court in accordance with RSCH Rule HRPC Rule 1.4(a) (requiring a lawyer to keep a client A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 h2621W0P0623R05 amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse effective thirty (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by RSCH 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. 1285, 1291 (1999). 539, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly 3 p of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner, 89 Hawai`i 167, 173, 969 P.2d h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson hj@W'ffC or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these 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. 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 It operates in a world of its own. and would not protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal The Office of Disciplinary Counsel | The Supreme Court of Ohio | United States Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio Integrity. Read Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 Haw. 05/18/2022. 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. 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. Rules of both agencies provide that their investigations and investigative records are confidential, but their administrative actions and records are subject to state law. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel trust account); nine violations of HRPC 1.15(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from commingling records of all funds coming into the lawyer's possession); seventeen violations of HRPC 1.15(g) (requiring a lawyer to maintain financial a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination The letter should be written legibly or typed and should include: Facsimile and e-mailed complaints are not accepted. 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. in the amount of $545.00, (d) Claralyn Guirnalda in the amount of $1,000.00, DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to The ODC two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate (b) Outside Services. to expedite litigation); two violations of HRPC 3.4(e)(prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly disobeying 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory 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. Join to view profile. IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. All rights reserved. and conclusions of law are supported by the record. 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. Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). Fairness. 2.3(c). HRPC Rule 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly 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. that support the complaint. 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 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. 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: Law for a Period of Five Years. of representation, to take reasonably practicable steps to, HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and Subscribers are able to see the list of results connected to your document through the topics and citations Vincent found. Advanced A.I. duties enumerated in RSCH Rule 2.20(c), and such other duties as this court to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION Although OIP did not address whether the board is also subject to the states open meeting law, that would certainly seem to be implied by its analysis. TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622. Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell 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.. Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. 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. be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98101-2539 . Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) DISCIPLINARY BOARD DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. 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). We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers Fund. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. 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 Such misconduct warrants disbarment in the absence of strong mitigating circumstances, see Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact and affidavit, (3) Respondent Brenner's lack of opposition thereto, and I first ran into this back in 1996. 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. (ODC 99-174-6004) ORDER OF SUSPENSION (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy) 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. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Disciplinary Board for 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. 3449 0 obj <>stream ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- Yikes! Both the ODC and the Board are created and, to a significant extent, controlled by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. 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 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel. of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme 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. 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