Admonition No. 25-05
By failing to exercise reasonable diligence in the handling of his client’s divorce and keep his client reasonably informed about the matter, the respondent violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.3 and 1.4(a)(3).
View ArticleOrder (term suspension) entered by Justice Georges on Feb. 12
For misconduct in an immigration matter, the parties stipulated to a three-month suspension from practice, stayed for one year, with specific and tailored conditions.
View ArticleOrder (term suspension) entered by Justice Kafker on Feb. 27
For misuse of an unearned retainer, causing deprivation, the respondent was suspended from practice for one year.
View ArticleOrder (term suspension) entered by Justice Wolohojian on Feb. 11
The respondent stipulated to a three-month suspension for knowing violation of court orders while representing a criminal defendant in a jury trial as well as failing to cooperate with bar counsel in a...
View ArticleOrder (public reprimand) entered by the Board of Bar Overseers on Feb. 19
The respondent stipulated to a public reprimand for representing multiple clients with a conflict of interest without their informed written consent, failing to provide competent and diligent...
View ArticleBBO to hold reinstatement hearing
The Board of Bar Overseers will hold a public hearing on the petition for reinstatement of Kris Connolly Foster of Belmont, who has been suspended since 2023.
View ArticleWoburn attorney pleads guilty to smuggling contraband into prison
A Woburn attorney has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from her participation in a conspiracy to smuggle contraband to a detainee housed at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center in […]
View ArticleDisciplinary orders entered
SJC No. 2024-115 In re: John B. Hopkins 1436 Iyannough Road, P.O. Box 457 Barnstable, MA 02630 Judgment (reinstatement) entered by Justice Gaziano on March 4, 2025 *** SJC No. […]
View ArticleJudgment (accepting affidavit of resignation as a disciplinary sanction)...
On September 9, 2024, the Board of Bar Overseers unanimously voted to recommend that the respondent’s resignation be accepted as a disciplinary sanction, retroactive to June 13, 2024, the date of the...
View ArticleOrder (indefinite suspension) entered by Justice Gaziano on Dec. 10
For varied misconduct, including intentional misuse of trust funds with deprivation, the respondent was indefinitely suspended from practice.
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SJC No. 2025-013 In re: Phillip Mwesigwa Rutahweire 121 Cocasset St. Foxboro, MA 02035 Order (temporary suspension) entered by Justice Wendlandt on April 4, 2025 *** SJC No. 2025-023 In […]
View ArticleOrder (term suspension/partially stayed) entered by Justice Kafker
The respondent was suspended for a period of one year, with six months and one day to be served, and the balance of the suspension stayed for a period of one year, with conditions, for violating the...
View ArticleAdmonition No. 25-11
The respondent is a partner in a small law firm and was responsible for the IOLTA account recordkeeping requirements along with another partner. Between at least July 2023 and April 2024, the...
View ArticleAdmonition No. 25-10
The respondent is a partner in a small law firm and was responsible for the IOLTA account recordkeeping requirements along with another partner. Between at least July 2023 and April 2024, the...
View ArticleAdmonition No. 25-08
By failing to promptly refund the unearned portion of the fee when the representation ended, the respondent violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.16(d).
View ArticleAdmonition No. 25-07
By not appearing for jury duty after being empaneled, without leave of court, resulting in a delay of trial, the respondent violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 8.4(d) and (h).
View ArticleAdmonition No. 25-06
The respondent’s conduct in twice asserting a frivolous counterclaim violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 3.1.
View ArticleJudgment (disbarment) entered by Justice Georges on March 21
The respondent was disbarred on default, effective immediately, for a pattern of neglect, misrepresentations to clients, and failure to cooperate with Bar Counsel’s investigation.
View ArticleDisciplinary orders entered
SJC No. 2019-006 In re: Doreen M. Zankowski 11 Annas Way Boxford, MA 01921 Judgment (reinstatement) entered by Justice Gaziano on April 29, 2025 *** SJC No. 2025-032 In re: […]
View ArticleOrder (public reprimand) entered by the Board of Bar Overseers on April 30
The respondent stipulated to a public reprimand for failing to conduct sufficient legal research to competently and diligently represent a client, leading to respondent’s negligent misrepresentations...
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