In Re McFarland’s Empirical Analysis

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18 state decisions

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1. “• Rule 1.1 — Competence • Rule 1.2 — Scope of Representation • Rule 1.3 — Diligence • Rule 1.4 — Communication • Rule 1.15(d) — Safekeeping of Property • Rule 1.16(d) — Declining or Terminating Representation • Rule 3.2 — Expediting Litigation • Rule 8.1(b) — Bar Admissions and Disciplinary Matters • Rule 8.4(a) & (e) — Violation of RPC and Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Braghirol

2. “This Court is not bound by [the Panel's] * recommendation; rather, after a thorough review of the record, this Court may impose the sanction it deems appropriate.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In the Matter of John B. Kern