In re Rocha’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Safekeeping property,” provides in relevant part: "A lawyer shall hold property of clients or third persons that is in a lawyer’s possession in connection with a representation separate from the lawyer’s own property.” 2 . Rule 1.15(d) provides: "Upon receiving funds or other property in which a client or third person has an interest, a lawyer shall promptly notify the client or third person. Except as stated in this rule or otherwise permitted by law or by agreement with the client, a lawyer shall promptly deliver to the client or third person any funds or other property that the client or third person is entitled to receive and, upon request by the client or third person, shall promptly render a full accounting regarding such property.” 3 . Article V, Rule 8.4 of the Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct entitled "Misconduct” provides in relevant part: "It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to: * * * (c) engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation * * *”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In the Matter of Leonard L. Bergersen

2. ““If the board determines that a proceeding should be * * * concluded by public censure, suspension or disbarment, it shall submit its findings and recommendations, together with the entire record, to this Court. This Court shall review the record and enter an appropriate order.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In the Matter of Leonard L. Bergersen

3. “It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to: * * * (c) engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation * * *”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In the Matter of Leonard L. Bergersen