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IN RE: MARK D. MESTEL

Case Information: 05-BG-0234
Short Caption:IN RE: MARK D. MESTELClassification:Bar Governance - Bar - Disciplinary Reciprocal
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:BDN371-01Filed Date:03/22/2005

Opening Event Date:03/22/2005Case Status:Closed
Record Completed:Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:
Argued/Submitted:
Disposition:Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:

Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameIFPAttorney(s)Arguing AttorneyE-Filer
PetitionerBar CounselN
Wallace E. Shipp NN
PetitionerBoard on Professional ResponsibilityN
Martin R. Baach NN
RespondentMark D. Mestel NPro SeN

Events
Event DateStatusDescriptionResult
03/22/2005DISCIPLINARY LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel copies of a reprimand by consent by the Disciplinary Board of Washington State Bar Association and Notice of Disciplinary Action and supporting documents.
04/07/2005ORDER It appearing that the Court has received a certified copy of Reprimand of the Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar Association, it is accordingly, pursuant to Rule XI, Sec 11 (d) of the Rules Governing the Bar of the District of Columbia, 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 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 for further court action. (AMW)
12/23/2005ORDER of the Board on Professional Responsibility reprimanding respondent.
01/23/2006LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel taking no exeption to the order of the Board on Professional Responsibility.
01/25/2006DISMISSED On consideration of the order from the Board on Professional Responsibility, dated December 23, 2005, disposing of this matter in accordance with the provisions of Rule XI, Sec 4 (e)(8), the letter from the Office of Bar Counsel, dated January 23, 2006, taking no exception to the order of the Board on Professional Responsibility, and there appearing to be no opposition thereto, it is ORDERED that the Court's docket in this matter is hereby closed. (ETW)