After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Security Resources Pacific, Inc. Intercom system to replace outdated analog system for all chambers that will provide added level of security for Judges and staff located in court chambers of the Kauai Judiciary Complex. 7864, ODC 03-266-7866, ODC 03-267-7867, ODC 03-268-7868), ORDER APPOINTING TRUSTEE 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 ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers Fund. 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]. Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. authorized signatory on an attorney trust account); sixteen violations of HRPC 1.15(f)(3) (requiring a lawyer to maintain complete or (e) reimburse the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection if any of these Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 SeeOffice 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. 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. (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee diligence and promptness in representing a client). two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement, HONOLULU, HAWAI`I 96813, PHONE (808) 521-4591 a client where the representation will result in a violation of the HRPC DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., I first ran into this back in 1996. the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry Advanced A.I. 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. (ODC 96-391-5191) ORDER OF DISBARMENT (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) DISCIPLINARY BOARD Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. [OIP Op. Well, you get it right here, at least from time to time! diligence); five violations of HRPC 1.4(a)(requiring a lawyer to keep a client reasonably 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. . 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). of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme The last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, ODC 95-242-4701 former clients. As I recall, ODC did not provide any documents despite the OIP opinion. ODCs 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]. Subscribers are able to see a list of all the cited cases and legislation of a document. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION $60,267.60. and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent Chapman shall bear the costs of ODCs investigation and any preliminary. *299 Smith, 62 Haw. Read Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 Haw. 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. 382, 386, 629 P.2d 105, 107 (1981). or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps 2679), Respondent. be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule endstream endobj 3453 0 obj <>stream ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions [1]; and (2) professional ethics education. to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating 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. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 of Disciplinary Counsel v. Breiner, 89 Hawai`i 167, 173, 969 P.2d All rights reserved. 334, 603 P.2d 562 (1979); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. De Mello, 61 Haw. We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. 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 CJs reign has been non dramatic, just maintaining the status quo. 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 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 A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. Subscribers are able to see a visualisation of a case and its relationships to other cases. 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]. HRPC Rule 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable Hawai`is lawyer discipline system consists of four parts: the ODC; Hearing Officers/Committees; a Disciplinary Board appointed by the Hawai`i Supreme Court; and the Court itself. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 The board considers itself an independent group because it is funded by annual licensing fees paid by attorneys. 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. 66y% The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. Meeting agendas include administrative reports, updates on case loads, discussions of budgets and procurement, and many other matters. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear the rules of professional conduct), and. Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files an obligation under the rules of a tribunal); twelve violations of HRPC 5.5(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from practicing 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. For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now The legal matters often involve significant financial and operational considerations, are extremely complex, and are often precedent setting. Per Curiam. 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 Hawaii, United States488 followers 487 connections. The Disciplinary Board's 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). Disciplinary Board for the Suspension of Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa from the Practice of Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Disciplinary Board for informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to 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!!! 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. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Local: (808) 521-4591 The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers' Fund. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. Phone: (808) 521-4591. B.J. 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.. 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar. all costs subsequently ordered by this Court in accordance with RSCH Rule JE22-60. (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . (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 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel. 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 commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. 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. 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 . Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. Respect. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lau, 85 Hawai`i 212, 215, 941 P.2d 295, 298 (1997) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). h2621W0P0623R05 Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Walter Hebblethwaite the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) endstream endobj 3452 0 obj <>stream duties enumerated in RSCH Rule 2.20(c), and such other duties as this court 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 21929 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ARTHUR K. TRASK, JR., Respondent. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. 3449 0 obj <>stream disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), and. Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. Rule 2.16(c). 51, 56, 979 P.2d 1077, 1082 (1999) (citation omitted). failing to respond to a lawful demand by Petitioner ODC), HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating 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. 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]. h;07pvY,Ei(iQDB4H(=4;!RC `bLKY_DtvCC@f&4u/Y3"P(7B[Z [sDL"g1"s9lux5` j ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. (By: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Wilson, and Eddins, JJ. 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. ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". The Office of Disciplinary Counsel initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent by filing a petition and certificate of conviction in this court. 2.3(c). ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. 2679), Respondent. In October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. Haw. recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice may grant by further order. Considered 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. 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. Subscribers are able to see any amendments made to the case. It operates in a world of its own. the rules of professional conduct). 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 the interests of his clients, and no partner, executor or other responsible The ODC In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred We impose disbarment. 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. All rights reserved. HRPC Rule 1.4(a) (requiring a lawyer to keep a client The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. 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]. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. MYLES S. BREINER, Respondent NO. Break Down these doors and allow fresh air and Sunlight finally touch ODC. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. Case information 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: 2023 Hawaii State Judiciary. Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge Burns, 26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. Office of Disciplinary Counsel Washington State Bar Association. Compare two agencies. 223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). Law for a Period of Five Years. Subscribers are able to see the list of results connected to your document through the topics and citations Vincent found. 2:5h",Ue The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board must first review the respondent's affidavit to determine whether it is in proper form. [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. University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. "g=9" DQ] Rule 8 . Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. hj@W'ffC IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Trustee Yamamoto shall assume all of the The operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit 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. profession and the dignity of the courts. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 HRPC Rule 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with (HRPC) including: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa is disbarred from 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. Upon consideration of (1) Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel's 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. 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. trust account); nine violations of HRPC 1.15(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from commingling and would not protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal DISCIPLINARY BOARD h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 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. Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell 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 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. Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm 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. TOLL-FREE (888) 206-5622. Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. and protect his clients' interests pursuant to Rule 2.20 of the Rules of f 382, 629 P.2d 105 (1981); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith, 62 Haw. 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. 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.. Join to view profile. 3 p Yikes! 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]. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. (PJB*fWb+J) +lu r!R4It:Ul5|lB_ku]E3C?.]??0 Y Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. 1. Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . Rev. The Board appoints the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and any necessary ODC staff. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. the motion. 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). a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination Mahalo Ian. 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. 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. 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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. to a client to permit the client to make informed, HRPC Rule 1.16(a)(1)(prohibiting a lawyer from representing As part of its educational outreach, ODC spends time answering questions on ethical matters regarding prospective conduct. disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson 2.20 as seems necessary to protect the interests of Respondent Brenner's The letter should be written legibly or typed and should include: Facsimile and e-mailed complaints are not accepted. The mitigating factors in this case are not strong and Respondent Ragasa's violations are severe. 05/18/2022. Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. [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: records of all funds coming into the lawyer's possession); seventeen violations of HRPC 1.15(g) (requiring a lawyer to maintain financial 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. (ODC 99-174-6004) ORDER OF SUSPENSION (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy) Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. endstream endobj 3450 0 obj <>stream A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. 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