Legal Opinion

In Re Outlaw

District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Decided March 1, 2007No. 05-BG-1470PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Per curiam

On the basis of multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that respondent Phyllis J. Outlaw be suspended from the practice of law for sixty days. Respondent takes exception to the Board’s findings. She contends the evidence presented by Bar Counsel is not clear and convincing as to any of the violations, and further argues that the recommended sanction is inappropriate. Although the Hearing Committee recommended a sanction of thirty days’ suspension, Bar Counsel argues that respondent should be suspended for six months. We…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. In Re RebackDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1986
  2. In Re RyanDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1996
  3. In Re BaileyDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2005
  4. In Re BernsteinDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1998
  5. In Re ChisholmDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1996

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3Cited by9 opinions

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