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. 05/18/2022. Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel. Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. (ODC 99-174-6004) ORDER OF SUSPENSION (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy) 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. Meeting agendas include administrative reports, updates on case loads, discussions of budgets and procurement, and many other matters. 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) . In October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner, 89 Hawai`i 167, 173, 969 P.2d 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. 1. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Disciplinary Board for TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622. Klein, 61 Haw. and affidavit, (3) Respondent Brenner's lack of opposition thereto, and 2:5h",Ue It took eight years to get an answer. If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. 2679), Respondent. endstream endobj 3453 0 obj <>stream 66y% from the practice of law, the record, and the parties' briefs, we conclude and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar. amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse The legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. Per Curiam. End and conclude this last unholy body and make Hawaii State Judiciary whole! 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. Ltr. As I recall, ODC did not provide any documents despite the OIP opinion. and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation Disciplinary Board The system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 trust account); nine violations of HRPC 1.15(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from commingling ACCEPT. to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal). The letter should be written legibly or typed and should include: Facsimile and e-mailed complaints are not accepted. The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. 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. and protect his clients' interests pursuant to Rule 2.20 of the Rules of Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. 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. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Chloe M.R Fasi University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule hVmo0+^U8v%v(-t[!FJM8 i 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. endstream endobj 3451 0 obj <>stream 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. ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court (Disciplinary Board) and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). the motion. [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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (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- failed to diligently prosecute Ms. Fernandez's claim in violation of. all costs subsequently ordered by this Court in accordance with RSCH Rule ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. Stat. HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating 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.. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable 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. part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust 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 operates in a world of its own. authorized signatory on an attorney trust account); sixteen violations of HRPC 1.15(f)(3) (requiring a lawyer to maintain complete 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. 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. be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client No. the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry I first ran into this back in 1996. diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. Well, you get it right here, at least from time to time! "g=9" DQ] 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. (PJB*fWb+J) +lu r!R4It:Ul5|lB_ku]E3C?.]??0 Y All rights reserved. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite 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. DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. 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. the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. endstream endobj 3450 0 obj <>stream an obligation under the rules of a tribunal); twelve violations of HRPC 5.5(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from practicing 449, 583 P.2d 333 (1978). that support the complaint. The last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel 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. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate 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 Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell Rule 8 . in place of Acoba, J., recused). Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. 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. hj@W'ffC 334, 603 P.2d 562 (1979); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. De Mello, 61 Haw. H. Fernandez (Ms. Fernandez) in a personal injury matter, Respondent Trask The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and 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!!! to expedite litigation); two violations of HRPC 3.4(e)(prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly disobeying Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files 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 . during an ethics investigation). Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory Subscribers are able to see any amendments made to the case. 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Dana M. Harada Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. Considered of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner. 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. 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. 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, ORDER OF SUSPENSION Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. for the Suspension of Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa from the Practice of 1. The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). 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. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. 2.20 as seems necessary to protect the interests of Respondent Brenner's IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner ODC's motion is granted, and attorney 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cusmano, 93 Hawai#i 411, 415, 4 P.3d 1109, 1113 (2000) (brackets, ellipsis and citation omitted). HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 83 (1990). Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alana L. Bryant 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. 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]. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. Rule 2.16(c). (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . 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. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Arthur K. Trask is suspended from 3 p 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 client to permit the client to make informed decisions); two violations of HRPC 1.5(c) (requiring that contingent fee agreements account); three violations of HRPC 1.15(d) (requiring that all funds entrusted to Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. Such misconduct warrants disbarment in the absence of strong mitigating circumstances, see Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. 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. 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. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 $60,267.60. and conclusions of law are supported by the record. (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. 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. [2] RSCH Rule 2.1 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, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. 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 Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) 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). (808) 521-4591 Review and Investigation Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. Law for a Period of Five Years. 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 will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. Case information a client where the representation will result in a violation of the HRPC or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating Fairness. [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: 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. 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