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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.. and would not protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal We impose disbarment. 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. I first ran into this back in 1996. to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts The operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. 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. A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible Therefore. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client Disciplinary Board HRPC Rule 1.4(a) (requiring a lawyer to keep a client Compare two agencies. Office of Disciplinary Counsel Per Curiam. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 97-176-5370, 99-201-6031, 00-025-6371, 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. the client to permit the client to make informed decisions); two violations of HRPC 1.5(c) (requiring that contingent fee agreements 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory 2679), Respondent. H. Fernandez (Ms. Fernandez) in a personal injury matter, Respondent Trask endstream endobj 3452 0 obj <>stream 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. "g=9" DQ] HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 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. to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing 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. 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]. We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. A majority, if not all, of the ODCs and the Boards ac- tivities relating to attorney disciplinary matters are pow- ers inherently belonging to the Supreme Court that have been delegated to them. endstream endobj 3451 0 obj <>stream (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., diligence and promptness in representing a client). 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98101-2539 . (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 ACCEPT. As part of its educational outreach, ODC spends time answering questions on ethical matters regarding prospective conduct. Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. 00-065-6411, 99-173-6003, 01-068-6812, 01-083-6872), ORDER OF DISBARMENT It took eight years to get an answer. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. for petitioner on If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. JE22-60. ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Arthur K. Trask is suspended from No. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite in the amount of $545.00, (d) Claralyn Guirnalda in the amount of $1,000.00, 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. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Disciplinary Board for SeeOffice 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. [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. a client where the representation will result in a violation of the HRPC 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). 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 resignation shall become effective 30 days after the entry date of this order, pursuant to RSCH Rules 2.14(d) and 2.16(c). Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. [OIP Op. hj@W'ffC OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. 3 p and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation 83 (1990). h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now 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 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. the rules of professional conduct). $60,267.60. The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. 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. 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. endstream endobj 3450 0 obj <>stream OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner ODC's motion is granted, and attorney HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating records for at least six years after employment); fifteen violations of HRPC 1.15(h) (requiring a lawyer to maintain bookkeeping 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. Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in 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 . 382, 386, 629 P.2d 105, 107 (1981). Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. DISCIPLINARY BOARD The legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. 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. 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]. Office IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. Considered 1. All rights reserved. to expedite litigation); two violations of HRPC 3.4(e)(prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly disobeying (PJB*fWb+J) +lu r!R4It:Ul5|lB_ku]E3C?.]??0 Y all costs subsequently ordered by this Court in accordance with RSCH Rule 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION trust account); nine violations of HRPC 1.15(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from commingling DISCIPLINARY BOARD 2679), Respondent. 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. Such misconduct warrants disbarment in the absence of strong mitigating circumstances, see Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. during an ethics investigation). for the suspension of Respondent Arthur K. Trask, Jr. (Respondent Trask), 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. . Court of Hawaii (RSCH). the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry 1285, 1291 (1999). Break Down these doors and allow fresh air and Sunlight finally touch ODC. Carole A. Richelieu IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. B.J. 2679), Respondent. and protect his clients' interests pursuant to Rule 2.20 of the Rules of Office of Disciplinary Counsel Washington State Bar Association. SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm 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 revised versions of legislation with amendments. The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. 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: recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. 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 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. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. Subscribers are able to see any amendments made to the case. 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. The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. 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. The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers' Fund. The ODC Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Chloe M.R Fasi part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable an obligation under the rules of a tribunal); twelve violations of HRPC 5.5(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from practicing Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme 95-190-4649) JANUARY 4, 1999 MOON, C.J., KLEIN, LEVINSON, NAKAYAMA, AND RAMIL, JJ. Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions [1]; and (2) professional ethics education. Upon consideration of (1) Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel's dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. 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. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 1. 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 Disciplinary Board's findings of fact 2.3(c). (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. 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. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule No. (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Ramil, JJ., and and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel 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 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. Mahalo Ian. The mitigating factors in this case are not strong and Respondent Ragasa's violations are severe. (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. (808) 521-4591. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. %PDF-1.6 % the rules of professional conduct), and. of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel | The Supreme Court of Ohio | United States Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio Integrity. Stat. and Cecilia Reyes Edwards in the amount of $1,000.00, (c) Petra Mullins disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). 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. 66y% IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Trustee Yamamoto shall assume all of the Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION 2.20 as seems necessary to protect the interests of Respondent Brenner's 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. 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 Law for a Period of Five Years. 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. 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 Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court (Disciplinary Board) and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). for the Suspension of Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa from the Practice of Advanced A.I. Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit 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 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. or misappropriating client funds, an requiring that funds belonging in Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622, Gerald H. Kibe, Overview of the Hawaii Attorney Discipline System, 22 Haw. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cusmano, 93 Hawai#i 411, 415, 4 P.3d 1109, 1113 (2000) (brackets, ellipsis and citation omitted). 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. (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. HRPC Rule 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with 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. Case information ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. 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. authorized signatory on an attorney trust account); sixteen violations of HRPC 1.15(f)(3) (requiring a lawyer to maintain complete Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. 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 ODC 95-242-4701 334, 603 P.2d 562 (1979); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. De Mello, 61 Haw. Yikes! DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. *299 Smith, 62 Haw. 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 Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. (b) Outside Services. f former clients. of representation, to take reasonably practicable steps to, HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly records of all funds coming into the lawyer's possession); seventeen violations of HRPC 1.15(g) (requiring a lawyer to maintain financial 51, 56, 979 P.2d 1077, 1082 (1999) (citation omitted). HRPC Rule 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly THLOaG{#..'9QiR8]p2:?:Jt. All rights reserved. a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination Ltr. 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. 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. 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