Legal Opinion
In Re Cole
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided March 26, 2009No. 07-BG-1388PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
REID, Associate Judge:
The Board on Professional Responsibility (“the Board”) recommends that respondent, Patrick J. Cole, be suspended from the practice of law for a period of thirty days for his violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to competent and diligent representation, communication with a client, and interference with the administration of justice. We accept the Board’s recommended sanction because it “falls within the range of acceptable outcomes, [and hence], comes to us with a strong presumption in favor of its imposition.” In re Steele, 868 A.2d 146, 153…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- In Re DrewDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1997
- In Re OntellDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1991
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