Legal Opinion
In re Ponds
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided June 9, 2005No. 05-BG-398PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Per curiam
The Board on Professional Responsibility (“the Board”), after considering the report of a Hearing Committee, has concluded that respondent Billy L. Ponds, violated Rule 1.6 of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct by improperly disclosing confidential information in a motion to withdraw as defense counsel for a client.
Under Rule 8.5(a) of the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct, “A lawyer admitted to practice in this jurisdiction is subject to the disciplinary authority of this jurisdiction, regardless of where the lawyer’s conduct occurs.” Under Rule 8.5(b)(1), which…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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