Admonition No. 17-23 In 2010, the respondent was retained by a client to represent her in a personal injury matter on a contingent fee basis. While that matter was pending, in late 2011 or early 2012 the boyfriend of the personal injury client hired the respondent to represent him in a criminal case pending in ...
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BBO summaries: Nov. 13
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BBO summary: Nov. 20
In the Matter of Robert Samuel Leo No. BD-2001-024 Reinstatement hearing The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Robert Samuel Leo, of Ipswich, MA, who has been suspended since 2001. The hearing will be on Monday, February 12, 2018, at 10:00 AM, at the Office of ...
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BBO summaries: Dec. 11
Admonition No. 17-24 In February 2010, the respondent agreed to represent a client in a personal injury suit against a nightclub. The client sustained injuries when he was hit over the head with a bottle during a fight at the club in October 2009. After he took the case, the respondent sent a letter of ...
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BBO summary: Dec. 18
In the Matter of Richard Heartquist SJ-2012-064 and SJ-2013-029 Reinstatement hearing The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Richard Heartquist, of Newburyport, MA, who has been suspended since 2013. The hearing will be on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 10:00 AM, at the Office of the ...
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BBO summaries: Jan. 1
In Re: Timothy J. Hadley SJC No. BD-2016-125 Judgment of disbarment entered by Gaziano, J., on Nov. 13, 2017 Memorandum of decision This matter came before me on an information and record of proceedings, bar counsel’s petition for discipline, and a vote of the Board of Bar Overseers (board), recommending that the respondent ...
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BBO summaries: Jan. 15
Admonition No. 17-26 The respondent entered into a business transaction with clients in violation of Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.8(a) when he acted as a real estate broker, while simultaneously representing the sellers. The respondent represented the executrix of an estate pending in the probate court. The testator’s will bequeathed commercial real estate that she ...
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BBO summary: Jan. 22
SJC Nos. BD-2017-030 and 031 In Re: Samuel Lovett In Re: Carl J.S. Lovett 10 Highland Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771 Order of term suspension entered by Budd, J., on Dec. 28, 2017 Memorandum of decision Following a rejection of Bar Counsel’s recommendation for discipline, the Board of Bar Overseers brought this matter before the Supreme ...
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BBO summary: Feb. 5
Admonition No. 18-01 In February of 2016, a client retained the respondent to file a petition to modify his alimony agreement and a petition to obtain guardianship of his disabled adult son from his ex-wife. The respondent filed both petitions in March of 2016 and promptly received the summons on the alimony petition. In May ...
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BBO summaries: Feb. 12
The following summaries were compiled by the Board of Board Overseers based on the record filed with the Supreme Judicial Court. The complete court orders are available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. SJC No. BD-2016-128 In re: Lawrence Joseph McSwiggan 17 Avery Square Needham, MA 02494 SJC order of term suspension entered by ...
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BBO summaries: Feb. 19
The following summaries were compiled by the Board of Bar Overseers based on the record filed with the Supreme Judicial Court. The complete court orders are available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. SJC No. BD-2017-033 In Re: John F. Paczkowski P.O. Box 369 1807 Bridge St., Unit 1 Dracut, MA 01826 SJC ...
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BBO summaries: Feb. 26
The following summaries were compiled by the Board of Bar Overseers based on the record filed with the Supreme Judicial Court. The complete court orders are available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. SJC No. BD-2018-009 In Re: Edward G. McCormick 390 Main St., Suite 2 Great Barrington, MA 01230 SJC judgment accepting affidavit ...
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BBO summary: March 12
SJC No. BD-2000-039 In the Matter of John B. Shorton Petition for reinstatement Petitioner, John B. Shorton, respectfully submits, pursuant to Rule 4:01, Section 18, of the Supreme Judicial Court Rules and Rule 3.62, et seq., of the Board of Bar Overseers, this Petition for Reinstatement to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Petitioner ...
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BBO summary: March 19
BBO File No. BD-2015-008 In the Matter of Julie C. Molloy Petition for Reinstatement Hearing panel report I. Introduction On October 31, 2016, Julie C. Molloy filed a pro se petition for reinstatement from an order of suspension for a year and a day entered on February 24, 2015. A public hearing on the petition ...
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BBO summary: March 26
SJC No. BD-2001-040 In the Matter of the Petition for Reinstatement of William C. McPhee Hearing panel report On November 2, 2015, William C. McPhee filed a petition for reinstatement, including his initial questionnaire response, after having been disbarred by a judgment entered July 19, 2001. On April 25, 2016, he filed a First Amended ...
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BBO summary: April 2
BBO File No. BD-2016-067 In the Matter of Timothy R. Flaherty Petition for Reinstatement Hearing Panel Report I. Introduction On August 30, 2017, Timothy R. Flaherty filed with the Supreme Judicial Court a petition for reinstatement after an order of suspension for a year and a day entered on August 25, 2016. See Matter ...
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BBO summaries: April 9
The following summaries were compiled by the Board of Bar Overseers based on the record of proceedings before the board. BBO Public Reprimand No. 2018-1 In Re: Jawara Griffin 311 W. Baltimore St., Apt. 103 Baltimore, MD 21201 Order (public reprimand) entered by the board on Feb. 16, 2018 The respondent stipulated to a ...
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BBO summary: April 23
The following summaries were compiled by the Board of Bar Overseers based on the record filed with the Supreme Judicial Court. The complete orders are available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. SJC No. BD-2018-010 In Re: Andrea Butler P.O. Box 971 Essex, MA 01929 SJC order of term suspension entered by Justice Lowy ...
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BBO summary: Feb. 5
Admonition No. 18-01 In February of 2016, a client retained the respondent to file a petition to modify his alimony agreement and a petition to obtain guardianship of his disabled adult son from his ex-wife. The respondent filed both petitions in March of 2016 and promptly received the summons on the alimony petition. In May ...
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BBO summaries: Feb. 12
The following summaries were compiled by the Board of Board Overseers based on the record filed with the Supreme Judicial Court. The complete court orders are available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. SJC No. BD-2016-128 In re: Lawrence Joseph McSwiggan 17 Avery Square Needham, MA 02494 SJC order of term suspension entered by ...
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BBO summaries: Feb. 19
The following summaries were compiled by the Board of Bar Overseers based on the record filed with the Supreme Judicial Court. The complete court orders are available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. SJC No. BD-2017-033 In Re: John F. Paczkowski P.O. Box 369 1807 Bridge St., Unit 1 Dracut, MA 01826 SJC ...
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