the rules of professional conduct), and. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alana L. Bryant 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 HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating Klein, 61 Haw. ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- and Cecilia Reyes Edwards in the amount of $1,000.00, (c) Petra Mullins *299 Smith, 62 Haw. Ltr. If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and No. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from We impose disbarment. 334, 603 P.2d 562 (1979); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. De Mello, 61 Haw. f for petitioner on DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. Respect. 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. 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. profession and the dignity of the courts. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 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 October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. 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 and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. Both the ODC and the Board are created and, to a significant extent, controlled by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. (b) Outside Services. 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. 2679), Respondent. for the Suspension of Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa from the Practice of The last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, 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. A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. 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. HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly Office of Disciplinary Counsel SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. 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. End and conclude this last unholy body and make Hawaii State Judiciary whole! and would not protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board must first review the respondent's affidavit to determine whether it is in proper form. failing to respond to a lawful demand by Petitioner ODC), HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating Rules of both agencies provide that their investigations and investigative records are confidential, but their administrative actions and records are subject to state law. Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory It s been far to long and exceedingly slow, for response, action and judgement to touch these last sacred cows. 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. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the cited cases and legislation of a document. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. reasonably informed about the status of a matter), HRPC Rule 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 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]. 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 . Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. 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. 66y% The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. 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. 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. effective thirty (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by RSCH (By Levinson, J., for the court (1)). [2] RSCH Rule 2.1 TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622. (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. No. 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. Haw. Disciplinary Board Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. 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. (ODC 99-174-6004) ORDER OF SUSPENSION (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy) 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. The mitigating factors in this case are not strong and Respondent Ragasa's violations are severe. Office ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". 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. 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. . Subscribers are able to see the list of results connected to your document through the topics and citations Vincent found. All rights reserved. RSCH Rule 2.4(e)(2). of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner, 89 Hawai`i 167, 173, 969 P.2d (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. all costs subsequently ordered by this Court in accordance with RSCH Rule Mahalo Ian. 3449 0 obj <>stream (808) 521-4591 Review and Investigation Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. 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. 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. The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. The operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. [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. Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule 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. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 $60,267.60. or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 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). diligence and promptness in representing a client). Rule 8 . 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. Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION 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) . may grant by further order. 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.. of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner. former clients. Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. Read Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 Haw. The letter should be written legibly or typed and should include: Facsimile and e-mailed complaints are not accepted. As I recall, ODC did not provide any documents despite the OIP opinion. 1. Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers Fund. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions [1]; and (2) professional ethics education. 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. 05/18/2022. Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. Carole A. Richelieu 92F-3 (1993). Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Charlene M. Norris A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, 449, 583 P.2d 333 (1978). DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 the motion. 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). ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner ODC's motion is granted, and attorney Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622, Gerald H. Kibe, Overview of the Hawaii Attorney Discipline System, 22 Haw. Case information 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar. University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. THLOaG{#..'9QiR8]p2:?:Jt. duties enumerated in RSCH Rule 2.20(c), and such other duties as this court 26079 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. NATHAN R. BRENNER, 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. Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lau, 85 Hawai`i 212, 215, 941 P.2d 295, 298 (1997) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). I first ran into this back in 1996. Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. 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. Fairness. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. Compare two agencies. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1285, 1291 (1999). Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 2679), Respondent. 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 The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm [OIP Op. 1. Stat. Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Chloe M.R Fasi 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. 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. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson SeeOffice endstream endobj 3452 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.6 % the rules of professional conduct). 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]. 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice "g=9" DQ] :G]cynmK]Y38\Q 2[wYIc` eeS&I/R.(tV;6UVOZQjq_}Jvcl$ySov-16Gj*+@&+K LpZ},]/#R&BY&foe$O]1n ]bu the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit Rev. in place of Acoba, J., recused). or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. 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]. Phone: (808) 521-4591. H. Fernandez (Ms. Fernandez) in a personal injury matter, Respondent Trask Disciplinary Board Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client 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. disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. ODC 95-242-4701 Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. 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 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. 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 . 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. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Ramil, JJ., and VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing Advanced A.I. ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. 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. a client where the representation will result in a violation of the HRPC 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. 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: After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge Burns, (PJB*fWb+J) +lu r!R4It:Ul5|lB_ku]E3C?.]??0 Y 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. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. 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. 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. 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