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Because discipline is imposed on a case-by-case basis, we must consider the totality of See Renfroe, at 403-04 ("The power of a court to disbar an attorney should be exercised with great caution, but there should be no hesitation in exercising it when it clearly appears that it is demanded for the protection of the public.") The Office of Disciplinary Counsel did not seek revocation of respondent's license to practice law. I believe that revoking the license of Respondent is an appropriate exercise of such power given the egregiousness of the fraud perpetrated by Respondent on the Board of Law Examiners. The present locations of the district offices of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel for each such disciplinary district are: (1)District I Office Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 1601 Market Street Suite 3320 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2337 (215-560-6296) (fax: 215-560-4528), (2)District II Office Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Suite 170 820 Adams Avenue Trooper, PA 19403-2328 (610-650-8210) (fax: 610-650-8213), (3)District III Office Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 5800 PO Box 62675 Harrisburg, PA 17106-2675 (717-772-8572) (fax: 717-772-7463), (4)District IV Office Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Suite 1300, Frick Building 437 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6002 (412-565-3173) (fax: 412-565-7620). Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such certification. 2037; amended February 21, 2003, effective February 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. Respondent, Akim Frederic Czmus, filed exceptions to the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation that he be disbarred and his license to practice law in Pennsylvania be revoked. Only disbarment, which places a higher burden on respondent if he should seek readmittance, will properly protect the goals of the profession and require respondent to be totally candid to the reviewing tribunal before his readmittance will be considered. See Pa.R.D.E. Review post-dismissal correspondence (including subsequent complaints) from complainants and conduct additional, investigation as necessary to recommend a course of action to Counsel-in-Charge. There is no fee for this service. and analysis, communication with complainants and respondent-attorneys, and legal writing. While based in ODCs On April 3, 2001, the Pennsylvania Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) filed a petition for discipline charging respondent with violations of Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct 8.1(a) and 8.4(b)-(d). Respondent's Pennsylvania bar application contained the following verification whereby he attested, under penalty of perjury, that his submission contained no omissions or falsehoods: Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 4/9/95, at 5. Braun, at 895-96. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. 389 0 obj <> endobj Respondent stipulated to the violations and agreed to have his California medical license revoked in exchange for an agreement that the revocation would be stayed for five years, respondent would be placed on probation, and he would complete a course in medical ethics. Justice NEWMAN, Concurring and Dissenting Opinion. Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate. (Word, video or audio submissions will not be accepted) noting position title to: Disciplinary Board Executive Offices The location of the headquarters of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel is: Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2700 P. O. WebDescription: The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) is the branch of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that investigates and prosecutes complaints of misconduct against Pennsylvania attorneys. Description: Pennsylvania Code (Rules and Regulations), Title 204 - JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS, Subpart C - DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA, Section 85.5 - Location of Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Section 85.4 - Information and special instructions, Section 85.6 - Location of Executive Office. Rule 1.4. Hearing, 10/2/01, at 145-46. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (376986) to (376987). Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned. Hence, if a person makes a material false statement in connection with an application for admission, it may be the basis for subsequent disciplinary action if the person is admitted. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. Webthe integrity of the legal system. He agreed to surrender his California medical license. state and federal laws governing fair and nondiscriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy 967; amended April 18, 2008, effective April 19, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 7348 (November 26, 2022). Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that Respondent passed both bar examinations, and each state's character and fitness evaluation failed to reveal his falsifications; he was granted licenses to practice law in both states. This way, the Board argues, respondent will not get the benefit of bypassing the Law Examiners if successful on reinstatement. Current Maximum Salary: $129,938 Accordingly, respondent is disbarred from practicing law in the courts of Pennsylvania; respondent shall comply with the provisions of Pa.R.D.E. In October, 1986, the California Attorney General commenced a disciplinary action against respondent as a result of the false certificates submitted to the two Glendale hospitals. He was licensed to practice medicine in New York after completing his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia; he also completed a residency in ophthalmology surgery. From 1970 to 1977, respondent attended Brown University and earned a medical degree. Description: Email the A client may waive a conflict of interest, but only upon providing informed consent. See In re Iulo, 564 Pa. 205, 766 A.2d 335, 339 (2001). DB.jobopenings@pacourts.us (OR) PO Box 62625. However, I respectfully dissent from the portion of the Opinion that declines to follow the recommendation of the Disciplinary Board to revoke the license of Respondent to practice law. WebThe location of the headquarters of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel is: Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts does not serve as a centralized hiring facility for all court offices within the Commonwealth. (a)Chief Disciplinary Counsel. Conduct 1.7 requires attorneys to avoid conflicts of interest in the representation of multiple clients. in fulfillment of ODCs mission to protect the public and ensure the integrity of the bar involving the performance of research Report and Recommendation of the Disciplinary Board, 3/8/04, at 18. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kanuck, 535 A.2d 69, 76 (Pa. 1987) (holding that where the attorney did not intend to embezzle his clients' funds and made restitution in every instance, a five year suspension was appropriate sanction). On June 5, 2001, the Disciplinary Board appointed a three-member hearing committee to hear respondent's case. Additional Requirements: Prepare dismissal letters, letters of concern or education, and other correspondence. 39. Review post-dismissal correspondence (including subsequent complaints) from complainants and conduct additional, investigation as necessary to recommend a course of action to Counsel-in-Charge. Chief Justice CAPPY and Justices NIGRO and SAYLOR join the opinion. Fairness. This Court followed the Board's recommendation that the established mental disorder and requisite causal connection to the misconduct, coupled with the underlying facts of Braun's case, justified suspension rather than disbarment. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that No statutes or acts will be found at this website. %PDF-1.6 % Skill in analyzing and drafting legal documents, legal instruments, and other work product. Josh Shapiro, Governor Jennifer Selber, General Counsel. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. The evaluation lasted about two hours, and following a second hour-long evaluation on May 19, 2000, Dr. Sadoff opined: Letter From Dr. Sadoff to Carl Poplar, Esq., 5/22/00, at 13. The provisions of this 85.5 amended through August 30, 1985, effective August 31, 1985, 15 Pa.B. In Braun, the respondent was brought before the Disciplinary Board for forging his client's signature on 15 checks and converting a total of $1,962.94 for his own use. Each of the appellate courts and At the hearing, respondent offered the following false testimony: Report and Recommendation of the Disciplinary Board, 3/18/04, at 9-10. 2729; amended April 25, 1997, effective April 26, 1997, 27 Pa.B. N.T. Knowledge of Disciplinary Board policies and procedures. Respondent lied to the Board of Law Examiners to bypass a proper evaluation of his character and fitness because he felt the truth might have barred him from sitting for the bar exam. (a) A lawyer is subject to discipline if the lawyer has made a materially false statement in, or if the lawyer has deliberately failed to disclose a material fact requested I agree with the Majority that this Court should order the disbarment of Respondent. Each of the appellate courts and each of the local or county courts acts separately to hire those individuals needed to maintain their respective operations. including drafting correspondence and recommending whether to re-open a matter. Petitioner, whose principal office is now located at Suite 400, Union Trust Building, 501 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is invested, pursuant to Rule 207 of the Organization: The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Position: Disciplinary Counsel, Central Intake Location: Pennsylvania Posting Date: Philadelphia, Trooper, Harrisburg, or Pittsburgh office, remote work is available for many of the positions duties. On January 20, 2000, respondent's attorney referred him to Dr. Robert Sadoff, a forensic psychiatrist, for a psychological evaluation. WebThe Office of Disciplinary Counsel may obtain the client files of an attorney who has abandoned his or her practice. 7, February 18, 2023. If you are interested in one of the positions below, contact that particular court. Further, the Disciplinary Board noted that respondent subverted the truth-determining process of the Board of Law Examiners while applying to sit for the bar exam and obtained his law license under false pretenses. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Grigsby, 493 Pa. 194, 425 A.2d 730, 733 (1981). Typical Duties: Here, this Court will not reward respondent with the presumption of reinstatement after five years since his admittance to the bar was predicated on fraudulent precepts in the first instance. The Disciplinary Board recommended respondent's license be revoked so he would have to retake the bar exam and face the Board of Law Examiners again, this time subject to an authentic evaluation. Candidates interested in applying for this position are requested to submit a written resume and cover letter in .PDF format 5552. 217, and shall pay the costs of these proceedings pursuant to Pa.R.D.E. .," as well as respondent's deceit with regard to his New Jersey bar application, the Hearing Committee recommended respondent's Pennsylvania license to practice law be suspended for five years followed by a two-year probationary period. Revocation of respondent's license has some allure, but there appears no direct support for such discipline in the Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement. Review docket entries, pleadings, and other documents relevant to assigned files. (Word, video or audio submissions will not be accepted) noting position title to: Disciplinary Board Executive Offices His subsequent applications to Verdugo Hills Hospital and Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California, falsely represented he was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Simply to disbar Respondent without revoking his license rewards him for having lied successfully because a petition for reinstatement will not require him to submit a new application for admission to the Board of Law Examiners and take another bar examination. In November, 1999, respondent began seeing Dr. Gary Kramer, a licensed psychiatrist, who diagnosed respondent as suffering from multiple psychiatric disorders bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and depression. In light of the falsehoods and material omissions that riddled Respondent's application to sit for the bar examination, it is patently obvious that the Board of Law Examiners did not have a full and fair opportunity to determine whether he should have been admitted as an attorney in the first instance. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Chung, 548 Pa. 108, 695 A.2d 405, 407 (1997). . 39. Id., at 165-66. This position is professional legal work UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable . "Truth is the cornerstone of the judicial system; a license to practice law requires allegiance and fidelity to truth." September 28, 2019, Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 49, No. Correspond and communicate with complainants to seek additional information regarding their complaints. The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political The Pennsylvania Supreme Courts amendment of Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1006, combined with the Pennsylvania Superior Courts reduction in the threshold for venue in Hangey v.Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc., 247 A.3d 1136 (Pa. Super. Knowledge of Disciplinary Board policies and procedures. 404 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<08307DF2E913FC428ABE20778F4A0158>]/Index[389 30]/Info 388 0 R/Length 79/Prev 691399/Root 390 0 R/Size 419/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research. (b)Disciplinary District Offices. Dr. Sadoff also referred respondent to Dr. Gerald Cooke, a neurophysiologist, who performed a series of psychological tests. Petitioner, whose principal office is located at Pennsylvania Judicial Center, Suite 2700, 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106, is invested, pursuant to all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable A conflict of interest exists under Rule 1.7(a)(1) when the representation of one client is materially adverse to the interests of another client or where there is a significant risk that the representation of one client will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client as proscribed by Rule 1.7(a)(2). remain in compliance with such laws. Sadoff and Kramer compounded respondent's untruthful testimony. The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political A prehearing conference was held October 2, 2001, where respondent offered Dr. Sadoff as an expert, who opined there was a causal connection between respondent's extended, egregious conduct and his existing psychiatric, emotional, and relationship problems. Applicants who need accommodation for WebThe Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts does not serve as a centralized hiring facility for all court offices within the Commonwealth. The board further alleged respondent knowingly made false documents and altered surgical treatment records to hide his inept treatment of the patients. Minimum Qualifications: September 28, 2019, Pennsylvania Code (Rules and Regulations), Title 204 - JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS, Subpart C - DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 204 Pa. Code 85.5 - Location of Office of Disciplinary Counsel. 204 (types of discipline available). Full vaccination against COVID-19. remain in compliance with such laws. 208(g). 164 0 obj <>stream Conduct initial preliminary review of disciplinary complaints to recommend whether to dismiss the complaint or refer the. "Whenever an attorney is dishonest, that purpose is served by disbarment." %PDF-1.7 % Joint Stipulation of Law and Facts, 5/7/02, at 13. WebOffice of Disciplinary Counsel v. Preski, 635 Pa. 220, 134 A.3d 1027, 1031 (2016). Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research. A day before his hearing was to begin, respondent endorsed a Joint Stipulation of Law and Facts admitting all the factual averments contained in the disciplinary complaint, and conceded: "[a]s a result of his conduct, as set forth above, [r]espondent violated RPC 8.1(a), RPC 8.4(b), RPC 8.4(c) and RPC 8.4(d)." Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his top aide, Brent Webster, were both sued in May 2022. If you wish to seek employment as a Law Clerk for a Common Pleas judge, write directly to the judge of interest or contact the district court administrator. 5325; amended September 11, 1992, effective September 12, 1992, 22 Pa.B. Knowledge of state and federal laws, particularly in regard to disciplinary administration. For The WebOffice of Disciplinary Counsel. Ability to work effectively with supervisors and fellow employees. Any previous Orders in this line shall expire according to their own terms. 2021), alloc. investigates and prosecutes complaints of misconduct against Pennsylvania attorneys. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Surrick, 561 Pa. 167, 749 A.2d 441, 449 (2000) (citation omitted). Bulletin, Vol 49, No. Graduation from an approved school of law, PLUS progressively responsible experience in professional legal work. Abandoned Client Files Bar Associations Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc, Disciplinary Counsel, Central Intake - Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA. Get alerts to jobs like this, to your inbox. It is within the inherent and exclusive power of this Court to govern the conduct of attorneys. Prepare memoranda seeking the approval of Counsel-in-Charge to transfer files to trial counsel. These qualities may be examined as part of any request for reinstatement, and there appears little to be gained in making him sit for a test on non-character matters. 8.1 ("The duty imposed by this Rule extends to persons seeking admission to the bar as well as to lawyers. . Eventually, respondent conceded at the hearing he made the above misrepresentations because he had spent three years in law school and was afraid if he revealed his past and was denied permission to sit for the bar exam, he would lose those three years of his life. Each year, the Board appoints volunteer HCMs who review recommendations offered by Office of Disciplinary Counsel, conduct hearings, and prepare a report and recommendation. General information is also provided on our, Contact your local county court for more information or, You can also learn more about mitigating the spread of the virus at, Search, view and print court docket sheets, Securely pay fines, costs, and restitution, Electronically file documents with the courts, Commonwealth Court Prothonotary's Address, Office of Children & Families in the Courts, Office of Children & Families - Dependency Court Analyst, Disciplinary Counsel, Central Intake - Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA, Assistant Counsel - Judicial Conduct Board, Solicitor for the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania, $29.4939/hr. While based in ODCs The New Jersey disciplinary hearing was held June 26, 2000, and Drs. Taking into consideration respondent's diagnosed mental infirmities at the time of his almost two decades of misconduct, this Court finds respondent's transgressions require disbarment in order to safeguard the integrity of the profession and protect the interests of the public. Conduct 1.7 requires attorneys to avoid conflicts of interest in the representation of multiple clients. Knowledge of and skillful ability in Microsoft Office Suite and other basic or proprietary computer applications. Id. We continue to monitor developments regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on court operations. Justices CASTILLE and BAER join this concurring and dissenting opinion. $30 - 75/hour depending on qualifications. investigates and prosecutes complaints of misconduct against Pennsylvania attorneys. Jun 2021 - Present1 year 10 months. See Pa.R.D.E. @/bL0D1r1. 5156; amended May 22, 2015, effective immediately, 45 Pa.B. facts or considerations. telephone notes, emails, or other documentation). Consideration is to be given to any mitigating factors that are present. Respondent failed to include in either bar application any mention of his medical education, career, or disciplinary proceedings. Don't Miss Important Points of Law with BARBRI Outlines (Login Required). The Instead, in determining the proper measure of discipline, which is not intended to be punitive in nature, we, In contrast, suspension is a withdrawal of the privilege for a defined period of time not to exceed five, Full title:OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner v. Akim Frederic CZMUS. Ability to express ideas effectively, appropriately, logically, and in an organized fashion, orally and in writing. 7348 (November 26, 2022). WebThe Office of Disciplinary Counsel cannot represent you, give you any legal advice, or change the outcome of a court decision. ."). in fulfillment of ODCs mission to protect the public and ensure the integrity of the bar involving the performance of research %%EOF . affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit Conduct 1.1 and 1.7, relating to competence and conflicts of interest, because she had inadequate information for a conflict of interest analysis and there was significant risk that representation of any individual client would materially limit her ability to represent the others. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Id. Prepare memoranda seeking the approval of Counsel-in-Charge to transfer files to trial counsel. By order dated December 4, 2001, the New Jersey Supreme Court found respondent had violated two rules of professional conduct and revoked his license to practice law; he was barred from seeking readmission for two years. By way of mitigation, respondent offered the following explanation: "At the time, [he] was suffering under a severe disability resulting from an organic brain dysfunction caused by encephalitis, severe panic attacks and an undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder which medical condition was a causal factor in his actions." The Office of Disciplinary Counsel cannot Our review in disciplinary cases is de novo; while we give substantial deference to the findings of the Hearing Committee or the Disciplinary Board, we are not bound by them. facts or considerations. In 1992, while respondent was finalizing his medical license debacles, he was accepted at Temple University School of Law. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. WebOffice of Disciplinary Counsel v. Baldwin | Case Brief for Law School | LexisNexis Law School Case Brief Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Baldwin - 657 Pa. 339, 225 A.3d 817 (2020) Rule: Pa. R. Prof. The Disciplinary Board made the following relevant findings of fact: Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board, March 8, 2004 at 3-8. Report of Hearing Committee 1.03, 6/10/03, at 21-22. As directed, take additional action, granted, 278 A.3d 301 (Pa. 2022), have the potential to dramatically Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. For the reasons discussed below, we hold respondent's misconduct and continuous pattern of deceit and dishonesty warrants disbarment. On May 18, 1992, respondent endorsed a Stipulation for Surrender of Certificate, stating he would not contest the allegations, was suffering from an extended illness which caused his negligent care of the patients, and was no longer engaged in the practice of medicine. telephone notes, emails, or other documentation). hb```c``z o @1VX_tYs0ia0,,MM;xiL(b^Ih/>t*gf/<1G0v-O'z'~?6-s[7L^aPI!C7QyGwx*YP0(:'(X Typical Duties: May utilize the assistance of staff (e.g. However, this Court undoubtedly has the inherent power to revoke a license granted in the first place under this Court's rules and authority. WebThe phone number and address are (406) 449-6577, P.O. an interview should request so in advance. The Board of Law Examiners is an essential gatekeeper that screens applicants seeking admission to the bar, and if respondent were sanctioned only with a suspension, it would accomplish an end-run around this essential inquiry. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Pozonsky, Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cappuccio, California Business and Professions Code 2261. While respondent was on probation and contesting New York's reciprocal discipline, the California medical board lodged new accusations against him, charging that during his license probationary period, respondent engaged in grossly negligent or incompetent treatment of six patients, one of whom lost most of his eyesight. Pa. R. Prof. endstream endobj startxref Eligibility. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. Thank you for your interest in employment with the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. WebOffice of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2700 P. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Review docket entries, pleadings, and other documents relevant to assigned files. System. Respect. 4624; amended July 11, 1993, effective immediately, 23 Pa.B. From 1981 to 1984, respondent engaged in the private practice of medicine in New York City and served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Because respondent was untruthful to his treating psychiatrists during counseling sessions and treatment interviews, Drs. Respondent represented Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and three of its administrators during grand jury proceedings investigating matters relating to child abuse accusations against a former assistant football coach. . Id., at 896. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 52 Pa.B. . (quoting Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Keller, 509 Pa. 573, 506 A.2d 872, 879 (1986)). 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