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IN RE: RICHARD J. DOBBYN

Case Information: 06-BG-1390
Short Caption:IN RE: RICHARD J. DOBBYNClassification:Bar Governance - Bar - Disciplinary Reciprocal
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:BDN381-06Filed Date:11/21/2006

Opening Event Date:11/21/2006Case Status:Closed
Record Completed:Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:06/25/2007
Argued/Submitted:02/20/2008
Disposition:Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:

Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameIFPAttorney(s)Arguing AttorneyE-Filer
PetitionerBar CounselN
Wallace E. Shipp NN
William R. RossNY
PetitionerBoard on Professional ResponsibilityN
Charles J. WilloughbyNN
RespondentRichard J. Dobbyn NPro SeN

Events
Event DateStatusDescriptionResult
11/21/2006DISCIPLINARY LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of three judgments from the State Bar of Texas District 06A Grievance Committee disbarring and otherwise disciplining respondent, who was suspended for non-payment of bar dues on November 30, 1993, and remains on administratively suspended member of the District of Columbia Bar.
12/20/2006ORDER Having received certified copies of three judgments of the State Bar of Texas District 06A Grievance Committee disbaring and otherwise discipling respondent, it is, accordingly, pursuant to D.C. Bar Rule XI, Sec 11 (d), ORDERED that respondent is suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia pending final disposition of this proceeding, effective on the date of entry of this order, and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Bar Counsel inform the Board on Professional Responsibility of its position regarding reciprocal discipline within 30 days of the date of this order. Thereafter, respondent shall show cause before the Board on Professional Responsibility, if cause there be, within 10 days why identical, greater or lesser discipline should not be imposed in the District of Columbia. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Board on Professional Responsibility is directed to recommend promptly thereafter to this court whether identical, greater or lesser discipline should be imposed as reciprocal discipline or whether the Board, instead, elects to proceed de novo pursuant to D.C. Bar Rule XI, Sec 11. It is FURTHER ORDERED that respondent's attention is drawn to the requirement of Rule XI, Sec 14 relating to suspended attorneys and to the provisions of Rule XI, Sec 16 (c) dealing with the timing of eligibility for reinstatement as related to compliance with Rule XI, Sec 14, including the filing of the required affidavit. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall cause a copy of this order and the judgments of the State Bar of Texas District 06A Grievance Committee to be directed to the Chair of the Board on PRofessional Responsibility and transmitted to the respondent. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Bar Counse advise the court if the matter is concluded without the necessity of further court action. (ETW)
12/21/2006LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel advising the court of a new address for respondent: P.O. Box 852516, Mesquite, TX 75185-2516
02/22/2007LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel advising the court of respondent's current address. Bar Counsel has been unable to notify respondent of the pending proceedings in this jurisdiction. Respondent new address is: 1615 Rosemont Street, Mesquite, TX 75149-1544.
05/15/2007REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD ON PROF. RESP. that the court impose upon respondent identical reciprocal discipline of disbarment, effective immediately but deemed to run for reinstatement purposes from the date on which respondent files an affidavit in compliance with D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14 (g).
06/11/2007LETTER from the office of Bar Counsel taking no exception to the report and recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility.
06/25/2007BRIEFS COMPLETED
06/25/2007FINAL SCREENING - SUMMARY CALENDAR I
08/09/2007LETTER from the Board on Professional Responsibility advising the court that the report and recommendation issued on May 15, 2007, was returned by the US Postal Service a undeliverable. The report was mailed to respondent at his primary and two additional addresses provided by Bar Counsel.
12/20/2007CALENDAR NOTICE SENT
02/20/2008FiledACTION - Argued / Submitted
02/20/2008SUBMITTED to Judges Washington, Fisher, Blackburne-Rigsby
03/13/2008DISBARMENT ORDERED that Richard J. Dobbyn is hereby disbarred from the practice of law in the District of Columbia, and his name shall be stricken from the roll of attorneys authorized to practice before this court. For the purposes of reinstatement, respondent's disbarment will run from the date that he files an affidavit which conforms to the requirements of D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14 (g). (WH, FI, BR)