HRPC Rule 1.4(a) (requiring a lawyer to keep a client Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. (808) 521-4591. 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. 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. 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. failing to respond to a lawful demand by Petitioner ODC), HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating 1. 92F-3 (1993). the motion. 334, 603 P.2d 562 (1979); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. De Mello, 61 Haw. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. profession and the dignity of the courts. and protect his clients' interests pursuant to Rule 2.20 of the Rules of Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and duties enumerated in RSCH Rule 2.20(c), and such other duties as this court OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 01-219-6963, ODC 01-236-6980, ODC 03-215-7815, 26079 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. NATHAN R. BRENNER, Respondent. For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell The last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, In addition, while their budgets do not come from government, the Supreme Court retains the power to approve their budgets. 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. We impose disbarment. 2.3(c). 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. [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 practice of law in this jurisdiction for a period of two (2) years, 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]. for the suspension of Respondent Arthur K. Trask, Jr. (Respondent Trask), IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________. It s been far to long and exceedingly slow, for response, action and judgement to touch these last sacred cows. the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry 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. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact DISCIPLINARY BOARD Per Curiam. 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). 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) . hVmo0+^U8v%v(-t[!FJM8 i 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. Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Chloe M.R Fasi $60,267.60. 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. 05/18/2022. 83 (1990). 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 *299 Smith, 62 Haw. and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation 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. Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel H. Fernandez (Ms. Fernandez) in a personal injury matter, Respondent Trask Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. DISCIPLINARY BOARD dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. 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 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with Disciplinary Board The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- %PDF-1.6 % Law for a Period of Five Years. Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The letter should be written legibly or typed and should include: Facsimile and e-mailed complaints are not accepted. 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]. (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner ODC's motion is granted, and attorney ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee End and conclude this last unholy body and make Hawaii State Judiciary whole! Subscribers are able to see a visualisation of a case and its relationships to other cases. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. Considered 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. 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 (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. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the documents that have cited the case. 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. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. Ltr. 382, 386, 629 P.2d 105, 107 (1981). JE22-60. The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers' Fund. All rights reserved. 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) 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. endstream endobj 3451 0 obj <>stream [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: A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate Court of Hawaii (RSCH). 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. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Arthur K. Trask is suspended from TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622, Gerald H. Kibe, Overview of the Hawaii Attorney Discipline System, 22 Haw. If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. 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. 66y% (808) 521-4591 Review and Investigation 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. 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98101-2539 . disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, 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 Phone: (808) 521-4591. Disciplinary Board in the amount of $545.00, (d) Claralyn Guirnalda in the amount of $1,000.00, Meeting agendas include administrative reports, updates on case loads, discussions of budgets and procurement, and many other matters. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear ACCEPT. 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. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the cited cases and legislation of a document. . (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lau, 85 Hawai`i 212, 215, 941 P.2d 295, 298 (1997) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. Yikes! to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating To file a complaint about an attorney admitted in Hawai`i, submit a letter describing the lawyers actions which are believed to be improper. Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. 467, 617 P.2d 80 (1980); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kim, 59 Haw. HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 (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- SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) 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). I first ran into this back in 1996. The Disciplinary Board's 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. It operates in a world of its own. 95-190-4649) JANUARY 4, 1999 MOON, C.J., KLEIN, LEVINSON, NAKAYAMA, AND RAMIL, JJ. Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. 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. a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination 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. 2.20 as seems necessary to protect the interests of Respondent Brenner's 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 may grant by further order. We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation to expedite litigation); two violations of HRPC 3.4(e)(prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly disobeying HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly The operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. endstream endobj 3452 0 obj <>stream 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. 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 . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. 539, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory the rules of professional conduct). recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm 00-065-6411, 99-173-6003, 01-068-6812, 01-083-6872), ORDER OF DISBARMENT 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 . In October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust 51, 56, 979 P.2d 1077, 1082 (1999) (citation omitted). Subscribers are able to see the list of results connected to your document through the topics and citations Vincent found. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. FnE% Join to view profile. endstream endobj 3453 0 obj <>stream h2621W0P0623R05 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The OIP opinion was summarized in the agencys OIP Open Line newsletter for January-February 2004. authorized signatory on an attorney trust account); sixteen violations of HRPC 1.15(f)(3) (requiring a lawyer to maintain complete Subscribers are able to see any amendments made to the case. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. Petitioner ODC during the course of an ethics investigation). Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. (b) Outside Services. (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. in place of Acoba, J., recused). The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers Fund. Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alana L. Bryant DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. 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 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. endstream endobj 3450 0 obj <>stream The mitigating factors in this case are not strong and Respondent Ragasa's violations are severe. RSCH Rule 2.4(e)(2). the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Ramil, JJ., and f at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule effective thirty (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by RSCH 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. Office or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps Klein, 61 Haw. 2:5h",Ue OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. Such misconduct warrants disbarment in the absence of strong mitigating circumstances, see Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. Rule 8 . amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse Break Down these doors and allow fresh air and Sunlight finally touch ODC. SeeOffice Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme 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.. 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!!! IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. 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. the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible THLOaG{#..'9QiR8]p2:?:Jt. by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. 1. of representation, to take reasonably practicable steps to, HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. The system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., It finally appears that there . 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 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]. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent by filing a petition and certificate of conviction in this court. 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar 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. After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. 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. 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. for petitioner on Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Dana M. Harada 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. 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