In re Askew’s Empirical Analysis

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7 state decisions

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1. “1. Within thirty days of this order, Mr. Evans shall make arrangements to undergo an assessment by the D.C. Bar's Assistant Director for Practice Management Advisory Service, shall undergo the assessment within the first seven months after the date of this order, and shall implement any recommendations made following the assessment and sign a limited waiver permitting that program to confirm compliance with this condition and cooperation with the assessment process. 2. Mr. Evans must attend three hours of Continuing Legal Education course(s) that have been pre-approved by Disciplinary Counsel and present proof of attendance and completion of the coursework to Disciplinary Counsel within ten days of completing the course(s).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Douglas B. Evans, Sr.

2. “We weigh heavily the fact that Ms. Askew was appointed to represent [the appellant] under the Criminal Justice Act.... When a [CJA] panel attorney so egregiously fails to fulfill [her] obligation [to competently represent and zealously advocate for ... clients], it undermines the aim of the [CJA], and reflects negatively on both this court and the legal profession.”

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

3. “[Sjetting up organizational and communication systems is a fundamental element of legal practice. Thus, we perceive these facts [Ms. Askew’s failure to adequately organize her practice or to reliably receive mail] not as mitigation but rather as a source of ongoing concern as , to Ms. Askew’s ability to adequately fulfill her duties, as a lawyer.”

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