Legal Opinion
In Re Gonzalez
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided June 7, 2001No. 00-BG-1058PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SCHWELB, Associate Judge:
In a written order issued on July 27, 2000, the Board on Professional Responsibility instructed Bar Counsel to issue an “informal admonition” to Edward Gonzalez, a member of our Bar, for revealing secrets of a client. Gonzalez has excepted to the order, claiming that he did not violate any Disciplinary Rule. We agree with the Board and direct that the admonition be issued.
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BACKGROUND 1
In 1997, Gonzalez, who is also a member of the Virginia bar, was retained by A.A. and A.A.’s company, D.B.I., 2 to defend a suit which had been brought against them in the Circuit Court…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Fred Weber, Inc. v. Shell Oil Company, Shell Pipe Line Corporation, Amoco Oil Company and Standard Oil Company (Indiana)Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1977
- Pamela Lynn Perillo v. Gary L. Johnson, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional DivisionCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 2000
- In Re Multi-Piece Rim Products Liability Litigation. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. John C. RisjordCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1980
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