Grievance Administrator v. Rostash

This is an appeal from an order of the Attorney Discipline Board that affirmed a ninety-day suspension of respondent James J. Rostash’s license to practice law. On behalf of the Attorney Grievance Commission, the Grievance Administrator argues that the imposed discipline is insufficient for the misconduct that was proven. We agree, and increase the term of suspension to 180 days.

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In July 1993, the Attorney Grievance Commission authorized the filing of a three-count formal complaint against the respondent. The complaint stemmed from his involvement with William D. Frey, then Monroe County…