In Re Stanton’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “Petitioner did not manifest in the instant petition that he recognized the seriousness of the misconduct for which he was disciplined; that is, he did not indicate that he was prepared faithfully to abide by the disciplinary rules applicable to members of the bar, for the breach of which he was sanctioned. If anything, the petition, as well as petitioner’s exceptions to the Board’s order and his briefs to this court, indicate that petitioner adamantly believes that he has never engaged in any misconduct. For example, he states, “The history of the disciplinary actions against petitioner is a series of his efforts to comply with the unconstitutional requirement by constitutional means.” This statement aptly captures petitioner’s inability to accept that, regardless of his personal beliefs, he must conduct himself in accordance with our interpretation of the disciplinary rules as requiring him to fully represent his client, including doing what is necessary to assist (and not to impede) a client who has decided to plead guilty. In light of appellant’s failure to make allegations sufficient to satisfy a critical Roundtree factor, we must agree with the Board that the instant petition is insufficient as a matter of law. Moreover, a hearing is not necessary because, as we explained in Stanton IV: [I]f petitioner’s understanding of his ethical duty is exactly the same ... then he has had a full and fair opportunity to offer that understanding in satisfaction of the Roundtree standa”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Stanton

2. “The petition shall be accompanied by a full and complete response to the Reinstatement Questionnaire available from the Board Office. No petition will be accepted by the Board Office unless accompanied by such response. (a) Reinstatement After Misconduct. The petition for reinstatement of an attorney who has been disbarred or suspended for misconduct shall include a simple narrative statement of the alleged material facts to be established by clear and convincing evidence concerning petitioner’s moral qualifications, competency, and learning in law required for readmission, as well as the material facts showing the petitioner’s resumption of the practice of law will not be detrimental to the integrity of the Bar, or to the administration of justice, or subversive of the public interest. Such material facts shall specifically address: (i) the nature and circumstances of the misconduct for which petitioner was disciplined; (ii) petitioner’s recognition of the seriousness of such misconduct; (iii) petitioner’s post-discipline conduct, including steps taken to remedy past wrongs and prevent future ones; (iv) petitioner’s present character; and (v) petitioner’s present qualifications and competence to practice law.”

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