Legal Opinion
In Re Asher
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided May 24, 2001No. 00-BG-765PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WAGNER, Chief Judge:
The Board on Professional Responsibility (Board) recommended that respondent, Chris Asher, be disbarred for misappropriating client and third-party funds and for other multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Respondent’s principal argument is that he was denied due process because the hearing was held in his absence. He also challenges the factual findings and legal conclusions of the Board. From the record of the proceedings, we conclude that respondent was given notice and an opportunity to appear at the hearing and defend, but he failed to do so.…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Matter of AddamsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
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