IN RE: WILLIAM J. DEAN

Case Information: 97-BG-0196
Short Caption:	IN RE: WILLIAM J. DEAN	Classification:	Bar Governance - Bar - Disciplinary
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:	BDN075-97	Filed Date:	02/19/1997
Opening Event Date:	02/19/1997	Case Status:	Closed
Record Completed:		Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:	08/05/1997
Argued/Submitted:	12/16/1997
Disposition:		Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:

Events
Event Date	Status	Description	Result
02/19/1997		DISCIPLINARY LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of an order of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoking the license of the above-named attorney.
03/03/1997		ORDER It appearing that the Court has received a certified copy of an order of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoking the license of respondent, it is accordingly, pursuant to Rule XI, Sec 11 (d) of the Rules Governing the Bar of the District of Columbia, ORDERED that respondent is suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia pending final disposition of this proceeding, and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Bar Counsel inform the Board on Professional Responsibility of his 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 Rule XI, Sec 11. It is FURTHER ORDERED that respondent's attention is drawn to the requirement of D.C. Bar Rule XI, Sec 14 relating to suspended attorneys and to the provisions of Sec 16 (c) dealing with the timing of eligibility for reinstatement as related to compliance with 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 order of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board to be directed to the Chair of the Board on Professional Responsibility and transmitted to the respondent. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Bar Counsel advise the Court if the matter is concluded without the necessisity of further court action. (AMW)
06/04/1997		LETTER fromt the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of an order of the USDC for the District of Maryland suspending the above-named attorney.
06/23/1997		RECEIVED copy of an Order of Disbarment, for the above-named attorney, in the USDC for the District of Columbia.
06/30/1997		REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD ON PROF. RESP. that the DCCA issue an order suspending respondent from the practice of law in this jurisdiction, effective March 5, 1997, and further ordering that respondent shall have the right to apply for reinstatement in this jurisdiction when he is reinstated to practice in Virginia or after a period of five years from March 5, 1997, whichever came first.
07/01/1997		LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of an Order of Disbarment, from the USDC for DC, disbarring the above-named attorney.
07/08/1997		LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel taking no exception to the report and recommendation of the BPR.
07/15/1997		RECEIVED a letter from Bar Counsel with a certified copy of a consent order of the Court of Appeals of Maryland suspending respondent based upon the revocation of his license to practice law by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
08/05/1997		BRIEFS COMPLETED
08/05/1997		FINAL SCREENING - SUMMARY CALENDAR I
12/16/1997	Filed	ACTION - Argued / Submitted
12/16/1997		SUBMITTED (WG,ST,RU)
01/08/1998		SUSPENSION Accordingly, it is ORDERED that respondent William J. Dean's license to practice law in the District of Columbia is suspended nunc pro tunc to March 5, 1997, with leave to apply for reinstatement pursuant to D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 16 (d) when he is reinstated to practice in Virginia or after a period of five years from March 5, 1997, whichever first occurs. (By WA, ST, RZ)