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Corrected order (public reprimand) entered by the Board of Bar Overseers on...

The board ordered a public reprimand for varied misconduct connected with a trademark client.

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Order (public reprimand) entered by the Board of Bar Overseers on April 30

By stipulation, the respondent received a public reprimand for failing to supervise his associate who relied upon and included inaccurate case research obtained through the use of artificial...

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Order (indefinite suspension) entered by Justice Dewar on April 3

The respondent was suspended indefinitely for intentional misuse of client funds, and negligent misuse due to poor record-keeping, all with voluntary restitution.

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Order (public reprimand) entered by the BBO on May 22

The respondent stipulated to a public reprimand for practicing law while administratively suspended and failing to report her criminal convictions to bar counsel.

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Disciplinary orders entered

SJC No. 2025-037 In re: Lawrence E. Desilets 61 Nicholas Road, Suite B5 Framingham, MA 01701 Order (administrative suspension) entered by Justice Budd on May 2, 2025 *** SJC No. […]

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Order (term suspension/stayed) entered by Justice Georges on May 12

For intentional misuse of an unearned retainer, without deprivation, and IOLTA recordkeeping violations, the respondent received a three-month suspension, stayed for one year, on the condition of...

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Order (term suspension) entered by Justice Wendlandt on April 1

The respondent’s law license was suspended for 30 days based on his negligent failure to review an affidavit he filed in court that contained material misrepresentations. In addition, the respondent...

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Judgment (reinstatement) entered by Justice Wendlandt on June 3

SJC No. 2025-009 In re: Garrett James Bradley 234 Causeway St. Boston, MA 02114 Judgment (reinstatement) entered by Justice Wendlandt on June 3, 2025

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Admonition No. 25-12

The respondent owned and managed a personal injury law firm that employed several associates and litigation support staff. One of the respondent’s associates represented a client in a personal injury...

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Admonition No. 25-13

The respondent was retained by a client to represent him in a family law matter involving his minor child. The client asked the respondent to respond to complaints filed by the child’s mother seeking...

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Admonition No. 25-14

In October 2022, the respondent was retained to represent a client in her divorce matter, and had the client sign a hybrid, flat fee agreement. The flat fee portion of the agreement was for $5,000 and...

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Judgment (disbarment) entered by Justice Georges on March 20

The respondent was disbarred on a reciprocal petition for discipline following his disbarment in Florida for misappropriation of client funds.

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Order (term suspension) entered by Justice Dewar on May 7

The respondent was suspended for two years on a reciprocal petition for discipline following his suspension in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

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