Legal Opinion
In re William J. McCarty, Jr.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided June 28, 2013No. 2012-156PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSkoglund, J.
¶ 1. A panel of the Professional Responsibility Board (PRB) concluded that respondent William McCarty violated Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct for his participation in the wrongful eviction of Denise Brennan. The panel recommended that respondent be suspended from the practice of law for six months. Respondent contends that the panel had insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the rules; that laches should bar the disciplinary action; and that the resulting sanctions were excessive. We conclude that respondent violated the rules and find the defense of laches…
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