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. diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from 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). (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. 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]. and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette [2] RSCH Rule 2.1 for the suspension of Respondent Arthur K. Trask, Jr. (Respondent Trask), It operates in a world of its own. B.J. DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. Such misconduct warrants disbarment in the absence of strong mitigating circumstances, see Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. 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. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. the rules of professional conduct). diligence); five violations of HRPC 1.4(a)(requiring a lawyer to keep a client reasonably The operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Chloe M.R Fasi The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred 1285, 1291 (1999). FnE% The Disciplinary Board's and would not protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal HRPC Rule 1.4(a) (requiring a lawyer to keep a client 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 (808) 521-4591. Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). The Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court (Board), pursuant to Rule 2.7(c), Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), reported this matter, and recommended the suspension of the respondent, Stephen . Carole A. Richelieu Case information of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner, 89 Hawai`i 167, 173, 969 P.2d OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 01-219-6963, ODC 01-236-6980, ODC 03-215-7815, Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. 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). of representation, to take reasonably practicable steps to, HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. the motion. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 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. 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. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal). 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. HRPC Rule 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. 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 system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. *299 Smith, 62 Haw. (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) 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]. 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. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. Upon consideration of (1) Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel's As part of its educational outreach, ODC spends time answering questions on ethical matters regarding prospective conduct. 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 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 . 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 The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory Disciplinary Board 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. 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. The OIP opinion was summarized in the agencys OIP Open Line newsletter for January-February 2004. endstream endobj 3453 0 obj <>stream recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice 2679), Respondent. former clients. the practice of law in this jurisdiction for a period of two (2) years, 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) . 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. It finally appears that there . OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. It s been far to long and exceedingly slow, for response, action and judgement to touch these last sacred cows. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. 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. for petitioner on reasonably informed about the status of a matter), HRPC Rule 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. 05/18/2022. or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cusmano, 93 Hawai#i 411, 415, 4 P.3d 1109, 1113 (2000) (brackets, ellipsis and citation omitted). Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite during an ethics investigation). 2679), Respondent. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. Join to view profile. 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. Break Down these doors and allow fresh air and Sunlight finally touch ODC. (4) the record, it appears that Respondent Brenner is unable to protect Disciplinary Board Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm Rev. trust account); nine violations of HRPC 1.15(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from commingling Ltr. Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. 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 [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. After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. 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. 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. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 RSCH Rule 2.4(e)(2). VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this court shall remove Robert E. Chapman's name from the role of attorneys licensed to practice law in this jurisdiction and, within thirty days after entry of this order, Respondent Chapman shall submit to the Clerk the original certificate evidencing his license to practice law in this jurisdiction or an affidavit or declaration establishing good cause for his failure to do so. H. Fernandez (Ms. Fernandez) in a personal injury matter, Respondent Trask Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and 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 ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers' Fund. 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). 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!!! (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Ramil, JJ., and :G]cynmK]Y38\Q 2[wYIc` eeS&I/R.(tV;6UVOZQjq_}Jvcl$ySov-16Gj*+@&+K LpZ},]/#R&BY&foe$O]1n ]bu Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. 92F-3 (1993). Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. 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. The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. 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. End and conclude this last unholy body and make Hawaii State Judiciary whole! Therefore. h2621W0P0623R05 of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. 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. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. and conclusions of law are supported by the record. 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. Yikes! ACCEPT. ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. failing to respond to a lawful demand by Petitioner ODC), HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating Rule 8 . This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable 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. DISCIPLINARY BOARD The Board may, in its discretion, retain the services of Attorneys, consultants, experts, or other persons, entities, or institutions to assist in the administration of the Board or the conduct of an investigation or Formal Disciplinary Proceeding. It took eight years to get an answer. In addition, while their budgets do not come from government, the Supreme Court retains the power to approve their budgets. [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: DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. 66y% to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. All rights reserved. The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. 3449 0 obj <>stream 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing hVmo0+^U8v%v(-t[!FJM8 i (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., In October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. Both the ODC and the Board are created and, to a significant extent, controlled by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now 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.. 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 duties enumerated in RSCH Rule 2.20(c), and such other duties as this court OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. 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 Office of Disciplinary Counsel initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent by filing a petition and certificate of conviction in this court. 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. ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge Burns, 95-190-4649) JANUARY 4, 1999 MOON, C.J., KLEIN, LEVINSON, NAKAYAMA, AND RAMIL, JJ. Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. 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