BBO summaries: March 23
SJC No. BD-2015-106 In the Matter of Barry D. Greene Petition for reinstatement The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Barry D. Greene, of Canton,...
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Admonition No. 20-08 In 2018, the respondent agreed to represent a client in his sale of a rental property. The client agreed to pay the respondent a fee at the end of the representation based on the...
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Admonition No. 20-10 In November of 2018, the respondent agreed to represent a client in connection with the client’s late mother’s estate. The respondent did not seek payment at the outset, but the...
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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...
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The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Adam A. Kretowicz of Wayland, who has been suspended since 2019. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug....
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Admonition No. 20-20 In May 2018, the client retained the respondent to represent him in connection with the sale of his home and some ongoing matters. The respondent failed to communicate in writing...
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The following was compiled by the Board of Bar Overseers based on the record filed with the Supreme Judicial Court. The complete order of the court is available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. No....
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Reinstatement hearing The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Robert A. George, of South Dennis, Massachusetts, who has been suspended since 2012. A...
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Admonition No. 20-22 Three siblings, two brothers and a sister, retained the respondent in June 2018 to facilitate the sale of a property in which each held an equal interest. Until September 2018, the...
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Admonition No. 20-26 In October of 2015, the respondent agreed to represent a father seeking custody of his daughter on grounds that the mother failed to abide by a divorce agreement entered by the...
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SJC No. BD-2019-083 In re: Brian R. Cook 33 Railroad Ave. Duxbury, MA 02332 SJC order of temporary suspension entered by Justice Budd on Aug. 31, 2020 *** SJC No. BD-2019-041 In re: Philip R. Williams...
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SJC No. BD-2019-020 In re: Celeste Demarco a/k/a Celeste Hedequist 65 Sheridan Road Wellesley, MA 02481 SJC order of term suspension entered by Justice Budd on Aug. 26 Following criminal convictions...
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SJC No. BD-2015-114 In the Matter of Saba B. Hashem Petition for reinstatement The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Saba B. Hashem, of Methuen, MA,...
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SJC No. BD-2017-095 In re: Richard W. Kendall P.O. Box 31 North Reading, MA 01864 SJC order of term suspension entered by Justice Cypher on Oct. 2, 2020 The respondent was suspended for a year and a...
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Admonition No. 20-28 In October 2019, the respondent sent a letter to opposing parties and their counsel regarding a recent negotiation session. In reply, opposing counsel instructed the respondent not...
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SJC No. BD-2018-112 In re: Melvin Alanson Heard 10750 South Calumet Ave. Chicago, IL 60628 SJC order of term suspension entered by Justice Cypher on Oct. 15, 2020 The respondent was suspended for three...
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SJC No. BD-2020-067 In re: Hugh J. Flynn 37 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085 SJC judgment accepting affidavit of resignation as a disciplinary sanction entered by Justice Cypher on Nov. 2, 2020, with an...
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Reinstatement hearing The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of John F. Lakin of Laguna Woods, CA, who has been suspended since 2019. The hearing will...
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Reinstatement hearing The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Sybil Barrett, of Atlanta, GA, who has been suspended since 2018. The hearing will be...
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Admonition No. 21-01 In June 2020, the respondent was retained by a client to represent him in connection with potential claims against his employer. During their initial phone conversation, the...
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