Id., at 165-66. The board further alleged respondent knowingly made false documents and altered surgical treatment records to hide his inept treatment of the patients. Before CAPPY, C.J., and CASTILLE, NIGRO, NEWMAN, SAYLOR, EAKIN and BAER, JJ. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable Correspond and communicate with complainants to seek additional information regarding their complaints. endstream endobj 116 0 obj <. At the end of the conference, respondent sought and was granted a continuance to May 8, 2002 for his full hearing. On May 18, 1992, respondent endorsed a Stipulation for Surrender of Certificate, stating he would not contest the allegations, was suffering from an extended illness which caused his negligent care of the patients, and was no longer engaged in the practice of medicine. Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy Your Privacy Choices.css-65lj3z{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;height:14px;margin-left:6px;}. For the reasons discussed below, we hold respondent's misconduct and continuous pattern of deceit and dishonesty warrants disbarment. The Pennsylvania Judiciary has provideddetailed updates regarding county-by-county court operations and proceedings.General information is also provided on ourFAQ page. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Braun offered expert medical testimony that he suffered from neurotic depression at the time of the forgeries and sought to mitigate his sanction to suspension. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Surrick, 561 Pa. 167, 749 A.2d 441, 449 (2000) (citation omitted). hb```e``:"m@(aBYa%06f0 - 2`PFm*+-L|G=YD3+>Xdi2. "[M]indful of the serious nature of [r]espondent's misconduct in [providing] false information on his bar application in numerous areas in a calculated attempt to conceal misconduct as a medical doctor and related disciplinary action . Respondent lied to the Board of Law Examiners to bypass a proper evaluation of his character and fitness because he felt the truth might have barred him from sitting for the bar exam. hbbd``b`.@ -A_w-b)2MI@@##H.!@ . ' I further agree with the reasoning of the Majority in support of this decision. The New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics filed a complaint against respondent for making material misrepresentations and omissions on his New Jersey bar application and to the investigator. Eventually, respondent conceded at the hearing he made the above misrepresentations because he had spent three years in law school and was afraid if he revealed his past and was denied permission to sit for the bar exam, he would lose those three years of his life. (a) A lawyer is subject to discipline if the lawyer has made a materially false statement in, or if the lawyer has deliberately failed to disclose a material fact requested WebDescription: The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) is the branch of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that investigates and prosecutes complaints of misconduct against Pennsylvania attorneys. Eligibility. In November, 1999, respondent began seeing Dr. Gary Kramer, a licensed psychiatrist, who diagnosed respondent as suffering from multiple psychiatric disorders bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and depression. 144 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<37A067510F2C714B8CD11C573E85301D><965855B8AD0A6643B46446FDF9524C0D>]/Index[115 50]/Info 114 0 R/Length 131/Prev 212760/Root 116 0 R/Size 165/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream That said, respondent's sins were not such as involved knowledge or legal abilities they were sins of character and truthfulness. 5156; amended May 22, 2015, effective immediately, 45 Pa.B. (Word, video or audio submissions will not be accepted) noting position title to: Disciplinary Board Executive Offices 215(d), and respectfully represent that: I. Web1. To Apply: At the hearing, having already admitted to the four rules violations, respondent offered only mitigation to counter the ODC's disbarment recommendation. Ensure, that all file documents are stored electronically. Braun, at 895-96. Web1. state and federal laws governing fair and nondiscriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political A prehearing conference was held October 2, 2001, where respondent offered Dr. Sadoff as an expert, who opined there was a causal connection between respondent's extended, egregious conduct and his existing psychiatric, emotional, and relationship problems. Petitioner, whose principal office is located at Pennsylvania Judicial Center, 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2700, P.O. Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy ." At the time of respondent's proceedings, these rules were as follows: Rule 8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters. This Court followed the Board's recommendation that the established mental disorder and requisite causal connection to the misconduct, coupled with the underlying facts of Braun's case, justified suspension rather than disbarment. To Apply: No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC ) is the branch of the Disciplinary Board of The location of the headquarters of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel is: Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2700 P. O. Communicate with, and obtain relevant documentation from, third parties regarding allegations of misconduct. Additional Requirements: remain in compliance with such laws. (1/4) 27 Feb 2023 13:35:28 Because respondent was untruthful to his treating psychiatrists during counseling sessions and treatment interviews, Drs. Id. While respondent concealed his deceit from the Board of Law Examiners initially, he will have to fully disclose and answer for all dishonesty and character issues should he seek reinstatement following disbarment. Knowledge of state and federal laws, particularly in regard to disciplinary administration. Taking into consideration respondent's diagnosed mental infirmities at the time of his almost two decades of misconduct, this Court finds respondent's transgressions require disbarment in order to safeguard the integrity of the profession and protect the interests of the public. Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research. Petitioner, whose principal office is now located at Suite 400, Union Trust Building, 501 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is invested, pursuant to Rule 207 of the See comment to amended Pa.R.P.C. Conduct 1.7 requires attorneys to avoid conflicts of interest in the representation of %PDF-1.6 % Dr. Sadoff reviewed the results of the tests and the opinion of Dr. Kramer and ultimately agreed with Dr. Kramer's diagnosis. Respondent, Akim Frederic Czmus, filed exceptions to the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation that he be disbarred and his license to practice law in Pennsylvania be revoked. See Renfroe, at 404 (accepting causal connection between misconduct during addiction but still mandating disbarment). auditors, paralegals, or interns). On June 5, 2001, the Disciplinary Board appointed a three-member hearing committee to hear respondent's case. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare. WebOffice of Disciplinary Counsel. Any previous Orders in this line shall expire according to their own terms. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Keller, 506 A.2d 872 (Pa. 1986). Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Eilberg, 497 Pa. 388, 441 A.2d 1193 (1982). Because discipline is imposed on a case-by-case basis, we must consider the totality of 5325; amended September 11, 1992, effective September 12, 1992, 22 Pa.B. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. . Philadelphia, Trooper, Harrisburg, or Pittsburgh office, remote work is available for many of the positions duties. We communicate regularly with the Governors Office and the state Department of Health for guidance on measures to continue protecting the health and safety of court users and court employees. By order dated December 4, 2001, the New Jersey Supreme Court found respondent had violated two rules of professional conduct and revoked his license to practice law; he was barred from seeking readmission for two years. Respondent's Pennsylvania bar application contained the following verification whereby he attested, under penalty of perjury, that his submission contained no omissions or falsehoods: Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 4/9/95, at 5. $30 - 75/hour depending on qualifications. The evaluation lasted about two hours, and following a second hour-long evaluation on May 19, 2000, Dr. Sadoff opined: Letter From Dr. Sadoff to Carl Poplar, Esq., 5/22/00, at 13. Id., at 19. Candidates interested in applying for this position are requested to submit a written resume and cover letter in .PDF format Did the respondent violate the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct? all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Where the complaint does not provide a basis to open a formal investigation or where Disciplinary Counsel does not have jurisdiction, the complaint is treated statistically as an undocketed matter. Description: (a)Chief Disciplinary Counsel. Review post-dismissal correspondence (including subsequent complaints) from complainants and conduct additional, investigation as necessary to recommend a course of action to Counsel-in-Charge. Appropriately document each file during the investigation (e.g. 217, and shall pay the costs of these proceedings pursuant to Pa.R.D.E. facts or considerations. Review post-dismissal correspondence (including subsequent complaints) from complainants and conduct additional, investigation as necessary to recommend a course of action to Counsel-in-Charge. %%EOF %%EOF Communicate with, and obtain relevant documentation from, third parties regarding allegations of misconduct. If you are interested in one of the positions below, contact that particular court. . Respondent presented the testimony of Dr. Kramer who testified to respondent's weekly psychiatric visits, mental diagnoses, and progress under treatment. As this sanction was not sought by Office of Disciplinary Counsel, we decline to impose it at this juncture. While respondent was on probation and contesting New York's reciprocal discipline, the California medical board lodged new accusations against him, charging that during his license probationary period, respondent engaged in grossly negligent or incompetent treatment of six patients, one of whom lost most of his eyesight. Web1. 218(b) (disbarred attorney must wait at least five years to apply for reinstatement). Conduct 1.1 and 1.7 because she jointly represented individual clients and Penn State, and the respondent did not exhibit any understanding of the magnitude of the challenge that she was facing. Additionally, respondent falsely represented he lived in Delaware and worked for Kennard Lab Associates during the time he was actually working in California as a physician; Kennard Lab Associates has never been licensed to do business in Delaware and the address respondent provided for this business was fraudulent. Respondent conceded he made errors on the application, but attributed them to confusion; he alleged he thought he was to list only undergraduate schools and degrees, and claimed he did not list his medical disciplinary proceedings because he thought each had been dismissed and administratively expunged. In October, 1986, the California Attorney General commenced a disciplinary action against respondent as a result of the false certificates submitted to the two Glendale hospitals. Dr. Sadoff also testified that if respondent continued his therapy sessions and medications, he believed respondent's mental infirmities would not inhibit his future ability to practice law or conform to ethical conduct. granted, 278 A.3d 301 (Pa. 2022), have the potential to dramatically UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable The Disciplinary Board recommended respondent's license be revoked so he would have to retake the bar exam and face the Board of Law Examiners again, this time subject to an authentic evaluation. This stipulation was accepted by California's medical licensing board. Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate. In 1998, New Jersey attorney disciplinary authorities learned respondent was a former physician with a record of professional misconduct and discipline. ("Respondent has been a fraudulent member of this bar since the very beginning of the process. It is within the inherent and exclusive power of this Court to govern the conduct of attorneys. On January 20, 2000, respondent's attorney referred him to Dr. Robert Sadoff, a forensic psychiatrist, for a psychological evaluation. Pa. R. Prof. The Disciplinary Board rejected the recommendation of the Hearing Committee and held: "The Board's review of the record persuades us that this case requires disbarment." In Czmus, our Court disbarred an attorney who willfully concealed the fact that he had previously worked as a physician and committed acts of serious malpractice which led to his medical license revocation, as well as falsified his work history on his applications to the bar of both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 601 Commonwealth AvenueP.O. Bulletin, Vol 49, No. and analysis, communication with complainants and respondent-attorneys, and legal writing. including drafting correspondence and recommending whether to re-open a matter. I agree with the Majority that this Court should order the disbarment of Respondent. Respondent has admitted that for 18 years (from 1982-2000), he was incapable of telling the truth in official documents or at official proceedings when it was in his perceived personal interest not to do so. Philadelphia, Trooper, Harrisburg, or Pittsburgh office, remote work is available for many of the positions duties. 204 Pa. Code 85.5. Knowledge of and skillful ability in Microsoft Office Suite and other basic or proprietary computer applications. In light of the falsehoods and material omissions that riddled Respondent's application to sit for the bar examination, it is patently obvious that the Board of Law Examiners did not have a full and fair opportunity to determine whether he should have been admitted as an attorney in the first instance. 5552. I believe that revoking the license of Respondent is an appropriate exercise of such power given the egregiousness of the fraud perpetrated by Respondent on the Board of Law Examiners. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (376986) to (376987). Box 62485 Harrisburg, PA 17106-2485 (717) 783-0990 (fax:(717) 783-4963). The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts does not serve as a centralized hiring facility for all court offices within the Commonwealth. When considering employment with the Pennsylvania Courts, it is important to note that applicant screening and hiring is decentralized within the court system. an interview should request so in advance. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Chung, 548 Pa. 108, 695 A.2d 405, 407 (1997). Justice NEWMAN, Concurring and Dissenting Opinion. General information is also provided on our, Contact your local county court for more information or, You can also learn more about mitigating the spread of the virus at, Search, view and print court docket sheets, Securely pay fines, costs, and restitution, Electronically file documents with the courts, Commonwealth Court Prothonotary's Address, Office of Children & Families in the Courts, Office of Children & Families - Dependency Court Analyst, Disciplinary Counsel, Central Intake - Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA, Assistant Counsel - Judicial Conduct Board, Solicitor for the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania, $29.4939/hr. Moreover, we recognize that the sentence imposed by the federal court has already provided Respondent with punishment for his misconduct. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Review docket entries, pleadings, and other documents relevant to assigned files. By order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the general statewide judicial emergency declared and maintained in previous Court Orders of March 16, March 18, March 24, April 1 and April 28 ceased as of June 1, 2020. Although the Hearing Committee found this pattern of deceit disturbing, it held Braun obligated only a sanction of suspension. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. System. Richard Hernandez, Philadelphia, for Office of Disciplinary Counsel. 2729; amended April 25, 1997, effective April 26, 1997, 27 Pa.B. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) is the branch of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that Ability to work effectively with supervisors and fellow employees. 53, No. Conduct 1.7 requires attorneys to avoid conflicts of interest in the representation of multiple clients. Part or full time depending on language demand. Prepare dismissal letters, letters of concern or education, and other correspondence. 8.1 ("The duty imposed by this Rule extends to persons seeking admission to the bar as well as to lawyers. In his application to the law school, respondent failed to disclose he attended medical school, received medical licenses, lived in California, worked as a physician, had disciplinary proceedings in California and New York, and had both states' medical licenses revoked; respondent omitted all history related to his practice of medicine. There are a number of disciplinary cases involving simple assaults. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel did not seek revocation of respondent's license to practice law. 2037; amended February 21, 2003, effective February 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. Applicants who need accommodation for WebThe Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) is the branch of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that investigates and prosecutes complaints of misconduct against Pennsylvania attorneys. Ability to work without significant supervision. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Pozonsky, Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cappuccio, California Business and Professions Code 2261. "Truth is the cornerstone of the judicial system; a license to practice law requires allegiance and fidelity to truth." Hearing, 10/2/01, at 145-46. See Pa.R.D.E. . 2021), alloc. Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such certification. Respondent's Answer to Petition for Discipline, at 3. 4624; amended July 11, 1993, effective immediately, 23 Pa.B. Hence, if a person makes a material false statement in connection with an application for admission, it may be the basis for subsequent disciplinary action if the person is admitted. Conduct 1.7 requires attorneys to avoid conflicts of interest in the representation of multiple clients. Appropriately document each file during the investigation (e.g. OGC Main Office Attorneys. Description: This Court has synthesized the distinction between disbarment and suspension as: In the Matter of Renfroe, 548 Pa. 101, 695 A.2d 401, 403 (1997) (quotation omitted). For The He agreed to surrender his California medical license. Simply to disbar Respondent without revoking his license rewards him for having lied successfully because a petition for reinstatement will not require him to submit a new application for admission to the Board of Law Examiners and take another bar examination. Conduct initial preliminary review of disciplinary complaints to recommend whether to dismiss the complaint or refer the. Kramer and Sadoff testified to respondent's mental infirmities. including drafting correspondence and recommending whether to re-open a matter. May utilize the assistance of staff (e.g. telephone notes, emails, or other documentation). Agency Chief Counsel. Dr. Sadoff also testified and endorsed Dr. Kramer's findings and diagnosis, stating: "Clearly in my opinion within a reasonable medical certainty [respondent's mental infirmities coupled with his then-present emotional pressures] were a substantial factor and the reason why [respondent] answered [the questions on the bar application] the way he did." The This position is professional legal work Further, the Disciplinary Board noted that respondent subverted the truth-determining process of the Board of Law Examiners while applying to sit for the bar exam and obtained his law license under false pretenses. See In re Iulo, 564 Pa. 205, 766 A.2d 335, 339 (2001). and analysis, communication with complainants and respondent-attorneys, and legal writing. A conflict of interest exists under Rule 1.7(a)(1) when the representation of one client is materially adverse to the interests of another client or where there is a significant risk that the representation of one client will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client as proscribed by Rule 1.7(a)(2). WebThe Office of Disciplinary Counsel | The Supreme Court of Ohio | United States Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio Integrity. 6654; amended August 11, 2012, effective immediately, 42 Pa.B. Thank you for your interest in employment with the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. Ensure, that all file documents are stored electronically. Id. Full vaccination against COVID-19. Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such certification. On April 3, 2001, the Pennsylvania Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) filed a petition for discipline charging respondent with violations of Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct 8.1(a) and 8.4(b)-(d). Typical Duties: Petitioner, whose principal However, this Court undoubtedly has the inherent power to revoke a license granted in the first place under this Court's rules and authority. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. WebOffice of Disciplinary Counsel The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Center 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2700 P. 1812; amended November 20, 2009, effective November 21, 2009, 39 Pa.B. The Hearing Committee rejected a disbarment sanction, finding it significant that respondent had not been previously disciplined by the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board, his fellow attorneys testified they were confident practicing with him, and respondent had "establish[ed] the existence of numerous psychiatric disorders which were causally connected to the misconduct at issue in this Commonwealth. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. 967; amended April 18, 2008, effective April 19, 2008, 38 Pa.B. The Disciplinary Board, however, has recommended this Court not only disbar respondent, but immediately revoke his license to practice law; this would require respondent to reapply for the bar examination, pass the Board of Law Examiners' character and fitness evaluation, and pass the bar examination before being eligible to seek reinstatement following his five-year disbarment. affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Grigsby, 493 Pa. 194, 425 A.2d 730, 733 (1981). Pennsylvania Id. WebDisciplinary Counsel conducts a preliminary review or inquiry. : c.'`: O f&kDg`Z L September 28, 2019, Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 49, No. Prepare memoranda seeking the approval of Counsel-in-Charge to transfer files to trial counsel. detailed updates regarding county-by-county court operations and proceedings. The provisions of this 85.5 amended through August 30, 1985, effective August 31, 1985, 15 Pa.B. Webthe integrity of the legal system. Respondent represented Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and three of its administrators during grand jury proceedings investigating matters relating to child abuse accusations against a former assistant football coach. N.T. all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. It seems justified in this particular instance that [r]espondent be required to start from the very beginning if he desires to practice law in Pennsylvania."). Conduct 1.1 and 1.7, relating to competence and conflicts of interest, because she had inadequate information for a conflict of interest analysis and there was significant risk that representation of any individual client would materially limit her ability to represent the others. A day before his hearing was to begin, respondent endorsed a Joint Stipulation of Law and Facts admitting all the factual averments contained in the disciplinary complaint, and conceded: "[a]s a result of his conduct, as set forth above, [r]espondent violated RPC 8.1(a), RPC 8.4(b), RPC 8.4(c) and RPC 8.4(d)." . This Court determined that Braun established a sufficient causal connection between his psychiatric disorder and the underlying professional misconduct, and the "[p]sychiatric disorder [was] an appropriate consideration as a mitigating factor in a disciplinary proceeding. telephone notes, emails, or other documentation). . No statutes or acts will be found at this website. From 1981 to 1984, respondent engaged in the private practice of medicine in New York City and served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Josh Shapiro, Governor Jennifer Selber, General Counsel. 3080; amended October 13, 1989, effective October 14, 1989, 19 Pa.B. Box 61260Suite 1500Harrisburg, PA 17106, 601 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 1500 Harrisburg, PA 17120, 1515 Market Street Suite 1414 Philadelphia, PA 19102, 2023 The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, Follow the Unified Judicial System on Twitter, INFORMATION ABOUT STATEWIDE COURT RESPONSE TO COVID-19. While based in ODCs Hearing, 5/8/02, at 146. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kanuck, 535 A.2d 69, 76 (Pa. 1987) (holding that where the attorney did not intend to embezzle his clients' funds and made restitution in every instance, a five year suspension was appropriate sanction). WebOffice of Disciplinary Counsel v. Baldwin | Case Brief for Law School | LexisNexis Law School Case Brief Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Baldwin - 657 Pa. 339, 225 A.3d 817 (2020) Rule: Pa. R. Prof. 7348 (November 26, 2022). 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