In re: Joel B. Eisenstein

The Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel (OCDC), filed an information charging Joel Eisenstein with several violations of the Rules of Professional Responsibility. A disciplinary hearing panel (DHP) found that Mr. Eisenstein violated Rules 4-8.4(c), 4-8.4(d), 4-3.4(a) and 4r-4.4(a) by using illegally-obtained evidence, including the work product of opposing counsel. The DHP recommended an indefinite suspension with no leave to apply for reinstatement for 12 months. Mr. Eisenstein -rejected the recommended discipline. This Court finds that Mr. Eisenstein violated the rules as determined by the…