of representation, to take reasonably practicable steps to, HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. All rights reserved. It finally appears that there . Office of Disciplinary Counsel 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. 467, 617 P.2d 80 (1980); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kim, 59 Haw. The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, (PJB*fWb+J) +lu r!R4It:Ul5|lB_ku]E3C?.]??0 Y to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 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 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. 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. . ODC 95-242-4701 Compare two agencies. Law for a Period of Five Years. Rule 2.16(c). diligence); five violations of HRPC 1.4(a)(requiring a lawyer to keep a client reasonably Advanced A.I. 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 operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. 95-190-4649) JANUARY 4, 1999 MOON, C.J., KLEIN, LEVINSON, NAKAYAMA, AND RAMIL, JJ. amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette Read Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 Haw. or misappropriating client funds, an requiring that funds belonging in 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. We impose disbarment. 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. The legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. 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 State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. 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. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 Subscribers are able to see the revised versions of legislation with amendments. DISCIPLINARY BOARD JE22-60. Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION Join to view profile. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel | The Supreme Court of Ohio | United States Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio Integrity. The last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, 2679), Respondent. 223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). Yikes! authorized signatory on an attorney trust account); sixteen violations of HRPC 1.15(f)(3) (requiring a lawyer to maintain complete The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board must first review the respondent's affidavit to determine whether it is in proper form. Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice 7864, ODC 03-266-7866, ODC 03-267-7867, ODC 03-268-7868), ORDER APPOINTING TRUSTEE Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622. 3 p 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. 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. Court of Hawaii (RSCH). or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these (4) the record, it appears that Respondent Brenner is unable to protect Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98101-2539 . DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. 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 No. ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". Fairness. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Arthur K. Trask is suspended from The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. 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!!! This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. 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. diligence and promptness in representing a client). Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear 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. reasonably informed about the status of a matter), HRPC Rule 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter It operates in a world of its own. Mahalo Ian. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. Subscribers are able to see a visualisation of a case and its relationships to other cases. from the practice of law, the record, and the parties' briefs, we conclude 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. HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 Disciplinary Board the rules of professional conduct), and. The OIP opinion was summarized in the agencys OIP Open Line newsletter for January-February 2004. Office [OIP Op. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 (b) Outside Services. 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). 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. 1285, 1291 (1999). Well, you get it right here, at least from time to time! Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Charlene M. Norris HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 during an ethics investigation). FnE% the practice of law in this jurisdiction for a period of two (2) years, 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 the Disciplinary Counsel. by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers Fund. 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 Phone: (808) 521-4591. You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. former clients. 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. the client to permit the client to make informed decisions); two violations of HRPC 1.5(c) (requiring that contingent fee agreements 92F-3 (1993). The system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. and would not protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 in the amount of $545.00, (d) Claralyn Guirnalda in the amount of $1,000.00, a client where the representation will result in a violation of the HRPC 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. Rule 8 . In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct 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). HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly 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. 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. (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from 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. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the cited cases and legislation of a document. (ODC 99-174-6004) ORDER OF SUSPENSION (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy) 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. records of all funds coming into the lawyer's possession); seventeen violations of HRPC 1.15(g) (requiring a lawyer to maintain financial IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. 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. 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel. 00-065-6411, 99-173-6003, 01-068-6812, 01-083-6872), ORDER OF DISBARMENT may grant by further order. ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. 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. 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. (808) 521-4591 Review and Investigation Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. Disciplinary Board Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. 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. 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 motion. All rights reserved. Stat. HRPC Rule 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate 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. 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. for the suspension of Respondent Arthur K. Trask, Jr. (Respondent Trask), to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Office of Disciplinary Counsel Washington State Bar Association. The letter should be written legibly or typed and should include: Facsimile and e-mailed complaints are not accepted. HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm It s been far to long and exceedingly slow, for response, action and judgement to touch these last sacred cows. 2.3(c). endstream endobj 3452 0 obj <>stream effective thirty (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by RSCH A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 B.J. 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. SeeOffice The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Trustee Yamamoto shall assume all of the 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. Sands Annotate this Case Download PDF 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). In addition, while their budgets do not come from government, the Supreme Court retains the power to approve their budgets. in place of Acoba, J., recused). Rev. 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OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION [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 resignation shall become effective 30 days after the entry date of this order, pursuant to RSCH Rules 2.14(d) and 2.16(c). Such misconduct warrants disbarment in the absence of strong mitigating circumstances, see Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong ODC's 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]. to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule (By Levinson, J., for the court (1)). 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 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. RSCH Rule 2.4(e)(2). (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cusmano, 93 Hawai#i 411, 415, 4 P.3d 1109, 1113 (2000) (brackets, ellipsis and citation omitted). If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. 3449 0 obj <>stream Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 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. f failed to diligently prosecute Ms. Fernandez's claim in violation of. 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 The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. 2679), Respondent. Considered 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]. Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and and conclusions of law are supported by the record. 2:5h",Ue When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 In October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client Upon consideration of (1) Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel's (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) Klein, 61 Haw. The ODC Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. Meeting agendas include administrative reports, updates on case loads, discussions of budgets and procurement, and many other matters. (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., 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. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION Respect. 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