Legal Opinion

Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. George P. Stanton, III

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided June 5, 2014No. 13-0138PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Justice KETCHUM:

In this disciplinary proceeding we review a recommended disposition by the Lawyer Disciplinary Board. The Board has recommended, among other sanctions, that lawyer George P. Stanton, III, have his license to practice law suspended for three years. Mr. Stanton challenges the recommended sanctions. Mr. Stanton contends he did not receive due process because the Board found that he violated four Rules of Professional Conduct, including making false statements in the course of the disciplinary proceeding, that were not listed in the Statement of Charges that initiated the…

2Cases cited38 opinions

  1. State v. Edward Charles L.West Virginia Supreme Court · 1990
  2. In Re RuffaloSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  3. Zauderer v. Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
  4. Ex Parte WallSupreme Court of the United States · 1883
  5. Committee on Legal Ethics of West Virginia State Bar v. BlairWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1984

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3Cited by8 opinions

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