In Re Smith’s Empirical Analysis
1994
Citation profile
11
cited by 11 later decisions
1
states following
September 2005
most recently cited
11 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on In Re Lockie · In Re Waller · In Re Siegel · In Re Solomon
Most-quoted passages
The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 11 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.
“While we recogmze that the imposition of a requirement to show fitness operates to increase the length of suspension, we agree with the Board that it is appropriate where ... the respondent evinces persistent disregard for the disciplinary process and continued refusal to cooperate with Bar Counsel and the Board despite numerous opportunities to do so.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. In Re Wright
How this case has been treated — in progress
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