BBO summaries: Nov. 13
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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.,...
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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 orders are available by contacting the clerk of the SJC. SJC...
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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...
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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...
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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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