part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust Court of Hawaii (RSCH). 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 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. Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse Well, you get it right here, at least from time to time! WzUEpDbZ~_S8ckA,H_]{z(VMTC/{D]E\lelIr-6EBO?5j4jdN'@5g?hoahS/1V &yR%C,5]~e"~H/Zd~?,da>M6%e#>~sHr3a>f2HvwVl~tah~dk\XvW?e;,Ejd=~A 4*1 at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. Rule 8 . the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee 1. Law for a Period of Five Years. (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Ramil, JJ., and 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. Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. The Disciplinary Board's h;07pvY,Ei(iQDB4H(=4;!RC `bLKY_DtvCC@f&4u/Y3"P(7B[Z [sDL"g1"s9lux5` j ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. endstream endobj 3453 0 obj <>stream 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. Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions [1]; and (2) professional ethics education. 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. and affidavit, (3) Respondent Brenner's lack of opposition thereto, and 334, 603 P.2d 562 (1979); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. De Mello, 61 Haw. ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. HRPC Rule 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. *299 Smith, 62 Haw. 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. 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. Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Arthur K. Trask is suspended from 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred 92F-3 (1993). to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files 3449 0 obj <>stream HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". the practice of law in this jurisdiction for a period of two (2) years, the rules of professional conduct), and. [2] RSCH Rule 2.1 Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION Haw. 26079 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. NATHAN R. BRENNER, Respondent. 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. of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner. recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice 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. party capable of conducting the attorney's affairs is known to exist. The legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court (Disciplinary Board) and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). 51, 56, 979 P.2d 1077, 1082 (1999) (citation omitted). You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. reasonably informed about the status of a matter), HRPC Rule 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter 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. Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. 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). Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Disciplinary Board for h2621W0P0623R05 The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board must first review the respondent's affidavit to determine whether it is in proper form. (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . We impose disbarment. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Dana M. Harada 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. Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps JE22-60. Carole A. Richelieu 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. profession and the dignity of the courts. Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. THLOaG{#..'9QiR8]p2:?:Jt. 95-190-4649) JANUARY 4, 1999 MOON, C.J., KLEIN, LEVINSON, NAKAYAMA, AND RAMIL, JJ. 2:5h",Ue 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]. If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. 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. h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner, 89 Hawai`i 167, 173, 969 P.2d 2.20 as seems necessary to protect the interests of Respondent Brenner's hVmo0+^U8v%v(-t[!FJM8 i Subscribers are able to see the revised versions of legislation with amendments. 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. to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 97-176-5370, 99-201-6031, 00-025-6371, When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. in place of Acoba, J., recused). 2679), Respondent. Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. 382, 386, 629 P.2d 105, 107 (1981). ODC 95-242-4701 Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite DISCIPLINARY BOARD Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. 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. 21708 DECISION ON THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW (ODC NO. 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts 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. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate Case information 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. The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. $60,267.60. 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. B.J. (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. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sulla (Order of Public Censure) NO. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. for the suspension of Respondent Arthur K. Trask, Jr. (Respondent Trask), Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. 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. It s been far to long and exceedingly slow, for response, action and judgement to touch these last sacred cows. ACCEPT. for petitioner on 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . 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 RSCH Rule 2.4(e)(2). DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to duties enumerated in RSCH Rule 2.20(c), and such other duties as this court disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal). University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. the motion. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now Such misconduct warrants disbarment in the absence of strong mitigating circumstances, see Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). (PJB*fWb+J) +lu r!R4It:Ul5|lB_ku]E3C?.]??0 Y SeeOffice Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. 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. No. Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Upon consideration of (1) Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel's 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. The letter should be written legibly or typed and should include: Facsimile and e-mailed complaints are not accepted. 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. 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 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. 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. DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. or misappropriating client funds, an requiring that funds belonging in 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. To file a complaint about an attorney admitted in Hawai`i, submit a letter describing the lawyers actions which are believed to be improper. Klein, 61 Haw. (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. an obligation under the rules of a tribunal); twelve violations of HRPC 5.5(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from practicing 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. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. 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. 449, 583 P.2d 333 (1978). [OIP Op. Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge Burns, records for at least six years after employment); fifteen violations of HRPC 1.15(h) (requiring a lawyer to maintain bookkeeping 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. Office of 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. (808) 521-4591. 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. FnE% 2679), Respondent. HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 The CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. Advanced A.I. account); three violations of HRPC 1.15(d) (requiring that all funds entrusted to to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION 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]. Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct 66y% IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact 26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. DATED: Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2, 2003. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. Both the ODC and the Board are created and, to a significant extent, controlled by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. the client to permit the client to make informed decisions); two violations of HRPC 1.5(c) (requiring that contingent fee agreements and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel 539, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . The Office of Disciplinary Counsel initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent by filing a petition and certificate of conviction in this court. diligence and promptness in representing a client). Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 01-219-6963, ODC 01-236-6980, ODC 03-215-7815, (b) Outside Services. Meeting agendas include administrative reports, updates on case loads, discussions of budgets and procurement, and many other matters. HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule End and conclude this last unholy body and make Hawaii State Judiciary whole! Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Charlene M. Norris (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from 83 (1990). It took eight years to get an answer. A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and Read Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 Haw. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) [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: The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. may grant by further order. It operates in a world of its own. Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory 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 The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. 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 . In addition, while their budgets do not come from government, the Supreme Court retains the power to approve their budgets. 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 The system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. hj@W'ffC be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client 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. "g=9" DQ] 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Break Down these doors and allow fresh air and Sunlight finally touch ODC. 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