Legal Opinion
In Re Cooper
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided May 31, 1991No. 89-1314PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BELSON, Associate Judge:
This disciplinary proceeding arises from respondent’s misconduct in connection with the representation of his sister-in-law in a personal injury case. The Board on Professional Responsibility (the Board) concurs in a hearing committee’s determination that respondent misappropriated client funds, but not dishonestly, DR 9-103(A), and that respondent failed to maintain records and render appropriate accounts, DR 9-103(B)(3). 1 The Board recommends that respondent be suspended from the practice of law for six months and, as a prerequisite to reinstatement, be required to…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- In Re WilsonSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1979
- Matter of AddamsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- In Re RebackDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1986
- In Re HutchinsonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1987
- In Re KerseyDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1987
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3Cited by21 opinions
- In Re MicheelDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1992
- In Re PiersonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1997
- In Re Cleaver-BascombeDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2006
- In Re RayDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1996
- In Re PelsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1995
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