Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. John P. Sullivan

This is a lawyer disciplinary proceeding brought against John P. Sullivan by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“the ODC”) on behalf of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board (“the Board”). The Respondent failed to communicate with and assist his client in correcting a criminal sentencing order, and failed to respond to lawful requests for information by the ODC. The Board found that the Respondent had violated the Rules of Professional Conduct and recommended a number of sanctions, including that the Respondent be reprimanded. We do not concur with the Board’s recommended disposition.

I. Standard of…