| Events |
| Event Date | Status | Description | Result |
| 12/05/1997 | | DISCIPLINARY LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of an order of the Maryland Court of Appeals suspending the above- named attorney and Attorney Lopes consent to suspension. | |
| 12/10/1997 | | RECEIVED from Bar Counsel a corrected copy of the proposed order. | |
| 12/18/1997 | | ORDER It appearing that the Court has received a certified copy of an order of the Court of Appeals of Maryland suspending respondent for 90 days by consent, with reinstatement conditioned on respondent's compliance with court-imposed terms and conditions, as well as a certified copy of an order of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland reciprocally suspending 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. 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 Professionaal 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, elects to proceed de novo pursuant to Rule XI, Sec 11. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall cause a copy of this order to be directed to the Chair of the Board on Professional Responsibility and transmitted to respondent. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Bar Counsel advise the Court if the matter is concluded without the necessity of further court action. (AMW) | |
| 04/01/1998 | | RECEIVED from Bar Counsel a notice of non-filing by respondent an affidavit in compliance with the requirements of D.C. Bar Rule XI, Sec 14 (g). | |
| 04/03/1998 | | NOTICE RECEIVED from Bar Counsel that respondent has failed to file or serve Bar Counsel with an affidavit in compliance with the requirements of DC App.R.XI, SS 14(g). | |
| 04/16/1998 | | AFFIDAVIT of respondent pursuant to DC Bar Rule IX SS14(g). | |
| 04/16/1998 | | RESPONDENT'S MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTANTIVE MOTION that the court grant him time served for his 90 day suspension in the above-captioned case. | |
| 05/13/1998 | | PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR LV TO FILE ANSWER/RESPONSE(Bar Counsel) | |
| 05/13/1998 | | RECEIVED response of Bar Counsel to request of respondent. | |
| 05/20/1998 | | PETITIONER'S ANSWER/RESPONSE (Bar Counsel's corrected copy to respondent's request) | |
| 06/08/1998 | | ORDER On consideration of the request of respondent, construed as a motion to accept an affidavit submitted pursuant to D.C. Bar Rule XI, Sec 14 (g), nunc pro tunc to December 18, 1997, the date on which this Court entered an order temporarily suspending respondent from the practice of law in the District of Columbia, Bar Counsel's motion for leave to file the lodged response out of time, and Bar Counsel's lodged response, and it appearing that the Court suspended respondent on an interim basis upon receipt of a certified copy of an order of the Court of Appeals of Maryland suspending respondent for 90 days by consent, with reinstatement conditioned on respondent's compliance with court-imposed terms and conditions, and it further appearing that respondent's affidavit does not comply with the provisions of D.C. Bar Rule XI, Sec 14, it is ORDERED that the motion of Bar Counsel for leave to file the lodged response out of time is granted and the Clerk is directed to file the lodged response. It is FURTHER ORDERED that respondent's request for nunc pro tunc treatment of his Rule XI, Sec 14 affidavit is denied. (By TE, KG, BE) | |
| 06/08/1998 | | PETITIONER'S ANSWER/RESPONSE (Bar Counsel) | |
| 07/29/1998 | | RECEIVED Supplement to Affidavit pursuant to DC Bar Rule XI SS 14(g). | |
| 12/16/1998 | | LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel regarding disciplinary action taken by the Maryland Court of Appeals. | |
| 12/22/1998 | | ORDER It appearing that the Court has received a certified copy of an order of the Maryland Court of Appeals suspending respondent, pursuant to Rule XI, Sec 11 of the Rules Governing the Bar of the District of Columbia, ORDERED that this matter is referred to the Board on Professional Responsibility for consideration in conjunction with the matter referred by this Court on December 18, 1997. (AMW) | |
| 06/25/1999 | | REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD ON PROF. RESP. that the Court suspend the respondent for a period of six months effective July 29, 1998, followed by two years probation; and respondent should be order to pay restitution. | |
| 07/15/1999 | | LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel taking a protective exception to the Report and Recommendation filed by the Board on Professional Responsibility. | |
| 07/26/1999 | | PETITIONER'S MOTION TO REMAND (Bar Counsel) | |
| 07/26/1999 | | PETITIONER'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION remand this proceeding to the Board on Professional Responsibility so that it may reconsider its sanction recommendation in light of Bar Counsel's proposed modification of probationary conditions. | |
| 08/09/1999 | | RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE OPPOSITION to Bar Counsel's motion to remand. | |
| 08/09/1999 | | RECEIVED-Respondent's Opposition To Motion Of Bar Counsel to Remand. | |
| 08/09/1999 | | MOTION(S) FEE PAID | |
| 08/12/1999 | | PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY BRIEF | |
| 08/17/1999 | | ORDER On consideration of Bar Counsel's consent motion for enlargement of time to file a reply to respondent's opposition to Bar Counsel's motion to remand, it is ORDERED that the motion is granted and Bar Counsel's reply shall be filed on or before August 19, 1999. (GP) | |
| 08/19/1999 | | PETITIONER'S REPLY TO OPPOSITION OF RESPONDENT TO MOTION TO REMAND | |
| 09/13/1999 | | ORDER On consideration of Bar Counsel's letter dated July 15, 1999, Bar Counsel's motion to remand, respondent's motion for leave to late file respondent's opposition, respondent's lodged opposition, and Bar Counsel's reply to respondent's opposition, and it appearing that the Board on Professional Responsibility does not object to the remand, it is ORDERED that respondent's motion for leave to file the lodged opposition is granted and the Clerk is directed to file the lodged opposition. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Bar Counsel's motion to remand is granted, and this case is hereby remanded to the Board on Professional Responsibility for appropriate action. (By TE, RD, NW) | |
| 04/07/2000 | | REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD ON PROF. RESP. that the respondent be allowed to resume the practice of law, with the conditions of probation proposed in the Report and Recommendation filed with the Court on June 25, 1999. | |
| 04/19/2000 | | LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel stating takes exceptions to the Report and Recommendation filed by the Board on Professional Responsibility (the Board) on April 7, 2000. | |
| 04/24/2000 | | PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF | |
| 05/09/2000 | | ORDER On consideration of the exceptions of Bar Counsel filed in response to the Board on Professional Responsibility's report and recommendation filed on April 7, 2000, and the motion of the Board on Professional Responsibility (the Board) for leave to file brief, and it appearing that respondent has not file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility, it is ORDERED that the Board's motion for leave to file brief is granted. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the brief of Bar Counsel shall be filed within 40 days from the date Bar Counsel files her brief, and the Board's brief shall be filed within 30 days from the date respondent files his brief. (GP) | |
| 06/19/2000 | | PETITIONER'S BRIEF (Bar Counsel) | |
| 07/24/2000 | | RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF until July 31, 2000 by consent. | |
| 07/26/2000 | | ORDER On consideration of the respondent's consent motion for an extension of time in which to file brief, it is ORDERED that the respondent's motion is granted and respondent's brief shall be filed on or before July 31, 2000. (GP) | |
| 07/31/2000 | | RESPONDENT'S BRIEF | |
| 08/30/2000 | | PETITIONER'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF (Board on Professional Responsibility). No opposition | |
| 08/31/2000 | | ORDER On consideration of the Board on Professional Responsibility's (the Board) consent motion for an extension of time in which to file brief, it is ORDERED that the Board's motion is granted and the Board's brief shall be filed on or before September 27, 2000. (GP) | |
| 09/27/2000 | | PETITIONER'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF until October 4, 2000. (No opposition) | |
| 09/29/2000 | | ORDER On consideration of the Board on Professional Responsibility's (the Board) consent motion for an extension of time in which to file brief, it is ORDERED that the Board's motion is granted and the Board's brief shall be filed on or before October 4, 2000. (GP) | |
| 10/04/2000 | | PETITIONER'S BRIEF (BPR) | |
| 10/04/2000 | | BRIEFS COMPLETED | |
| 10/12/2000 | | FINAL SCREENING - REGULAR CALENDAR | |
| 10/26/2000 | | LETTER TO COUNSEL/PARTY RE FUTURE CALENDARING | |
| 11/02/2000 | | LETTER FROM COUNSEL/PARTY RE FUTURE CALENDARING (Bar Counsel) | |
| 11/06/2000 | | LETTER FROM COUNSEL/PARTY RE FUTURE CALENDARING (BPR) | |
| 12/05/2000 | | LETTER FROM COUNSEL/PARTY RE FUTURE CALENDARING (respondent) | |
| 02/02/2001 | | CALENDAR NOTICE SENT | |
| 03/05/2001 | | LETTER from Bar Counsel re oral argument and corrected brief. | |
| 03/05/2001 | | RECEIVED corrected copy of Bar Counsel's brief. | |
| 03/05/2001 | | PETITIONER'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for leave to file corrected brief. (No opposition) | |
| 03/07/2001 | | ORDER GRANT PTNR MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION and the Clerk is directed to file the lodged corrected brief. (SCFARD) | |
| 03/07/2001 | | PETITIONER'S AMENDED/CORRECTED BRIEF | |
| 03/08/2001 | Filed | ACTION - Argued / Submitted | |
| 03/08/2001 | | ARGUED (SC,FA,RD) Traci M. Tait, ESq., for appellant. Marion E. BAurley, ESq., for appellee. Elizabeth Branda, ESq., for appellee. | |
| 04/12/2001 | | SUSPENSION ORDERED that respondent be suspended from practice for six months, nunc pro tunc to July 29, 1998, and that his suspension be followed by a two-year period of probation, with conditions. (By SC, FA, RD) | |
| 05/21/2001 | | LETTER from Bar Counsel advising the court of an error on page 21 of the slip opinion. | |