Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Pincus

Upon review of the record, we concur in the board’s findings of misconduct. We also agree with its recommendation, but with some modification.

Under Gov.Bar R. V(5)(A), attorneys in this state are subject to an automatic interim suspension from the practice of law upon conviction of a felony; however, in respondent’s case, no order of interim suspension was ever issued.1 Notwithstanding this, respondent stopped practicing law voluntarily at least as of his sentencing in December 1993 because he no longer trusted his commitment to his clients or his judgment on their behalf. For this reason, we…