IN RE: DEMETRIOS E. ANAGNOSTIADIS

Case Information: 99-BG-1113
Short Caption:	IN RE: DEMETRIOS E. ANAGNOSTIADIS	Classification:	Bar Governance - Bar - Disciplinary
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:	BDN270-99	Filed Date:	12/09/1999
Opening Event Date:	12/09/1999	Case Status:	Closed
Record Completed:		Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:	06/28/2000
Argued/Submitted:	12/01/2000
Disposition:		Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:

Events
Event Date	Status	Description	Result
08/26/1999		DISCIPLINARY LETTER with a certified copy of an order of the Court of Appeals of Maryland suspending the above-named attorney.
09/14/1999		ORDER It appearing that the court has received a certified copy of an order of the Court of Appeals of Maryland 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, 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 requirements 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 Court of Appeals of Maryland 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)
12/09/1999		DISCIPLINARY LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with certified copies of order of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland suspending respondent from the pratice of law.
05/26/2000		REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD ON PROF. RESP. that respondent be indefinitely suspended in the District of Columbia with the right to apply for reinstatement after he is reinstated in Maryland or after five years, whichever occurs first. The period of suspension should be deemed to commence, if reinstatement is sought here prior to reinstatement in Maryland, on the date when respondent files his affidavit complying with D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14 (g). Since respondent is subject to a fitness requirement in Maryland, fitness is also recommended here.
05/31/2000		LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel taking no exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility. Respondent has failed to file the affidavit pursuant to D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14 (g).
06/28/2000		BRIEFS COMPLETED
06/29/2000		FINAL SCREENING - SUMMARY CALENDAR I
08/14/2000		AFFIDAVIT of respondent.
08/24/2000		LETTER from Bar Counsel stating that respondent's affidavit does not aver that he provided notice to clients in litigated and non-litigated matter or to adverse parties. Bar Counsel will not oppose treatment of the affidavit effective on the date it was filed with the Court if respondent promptly files an amended affidavit that conforms to the requirement of the Rule.
11/01/2000		CALENDAR NOTICE SENT
12/01/2000	Filed	ACTION - Argued / Submitted
12/01/2000		SUBMITTED (TE,MK,WS)
01/11/2001		SUSPENSION ORDERED that respondent, Demetrios E. Anagnostiadis, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia. He may apply for reinstatement after he is reinstated in Maryland or after the passage of five years, whichever occurs first. Reinstatement in the District of Columbia shall be conditioned on respondent's proof of fitness to practice law. We note, in addition, that the affidavit filed by respondent in this proceeding is not in substantial compliance with D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14. (By TE, WH, MK)
01/30/2001		LETTER from Bar Counsel advising that respondent has not filed the affidavit required by D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14 (g).