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IN RE: OSCAR W. WEEKES, JR.

Case Information: 05-BG-1047
Short Caption:IN RE: OSCAR W. WEEKES, JR.Classification:Bar Governance - Bar - Disciplinary Reciprocal
Superior Court or Agency Case Number:BDN86-05Filed Date:09/23/2005

Opening Event Date:09/23/2005Case Status:Closed
Record Completed:Post-Decision Matter Pending:
Briefs Completed:05/28/2009
Argued/Submitted:02/04/2010
Disposition:Next Scheduled Action:
Mandate Issued:

Party Information
Appellate RoleParty NameIFPAttorney(s)Arguing AttorneyE-Filer
PetitionerBar CounselN
Wallace E. Shipp NN
William R. RossYY
PetitionerBoard on Professional ResponsibilityN
Charles J. WilloughbyNN
RespondentOscar W. Weekes N
Marlon C. GriffithYY

Events
Event DateStatusDescriptionResult
09/23/2005DISCIPLINARY LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of an order from the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts temporarily suspending respondent.
10/18/2005ORDER It appearing that the court has received a certified copy of an order of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts temporarily 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, 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 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 Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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. (ETW)
01/20/2006REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD ON PROF. RESP. that the court order that this matter be held in abeyance until final action by a Massachusetts disciplinary court, that Bar Counsel notify the court of such final action and that the interim suspension of respondent remain in effect until the issue of the imposition of reciprocal discipline can be determined under D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 11. Thus, for purposes of reinstatement, any period of suspension that ultimately may be imposed by the court as reciprocal discipline would run from the date respondent files the affidavit required by D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14 (g).
11/08/2006LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of an order of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, temporarily suspending respondent based upon his consent temporary suspension in the state of Massachusetts.
12/13/2006LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel advising the court that Bar Counsel has confirmed with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers of the Supreme Judicial Court that respondent remains temporarily suspended in Massachusetts and that the Massachusetts disciplinary proceeding has not yet concluded.
12/21/2007LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel with a certified copy of an order of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts indefinitely suspending Mr. Weeks. Case no longer held in abeyance based on the final action by the Massachusetts disciplinary court.
12/26/2007error
01/09/2008LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel requesting that the Court suspend respondent on the basis of the final discipline imposed in Massachusetts and refer this reciprocal disciplinary matter to the Board on Professional Responsibility.
01/25/2008ORDER Having received a certified copy of an order of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, Massachusetts, indefinitely suspending 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 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 necessity of further court action. (ETW)
03/20/2008LETTER from the Office of Bar Counse with a certified copy of the Memorandum and order of the State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department suspending respondent indefinitely, based upon his suspension by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
06/25/2008AFFIDAVIT of respondent.
10/31/2008REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD ON PROF. RESP. that the court impose the functionally equivalent reciprocal discipline of a five-year suspension with the requirement to show fitness as a condition of reinstatement. For purposes of reinstatement, we recommend that respondent's suspension be deemed to run from June 24, 2008, the date he filed the affidavit required by D.C. Bar R. XI, Sec 14 (g).
12/01/2008LETTER from the Office of Bar Counsel taking no exception to the report and recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility.
12/05/2008RESPONDENT'S EXCEPTIONS
12/08/2008ORDER On consideration of the exceptions of respondent, filed in response to the Board on Professional Responsibility's report and recommendation filed on October 31, 2008, it is ORDERED that the brief of respondent (an original and three copies) shall be filed within 40 days from the date of this order, and Bar Counsel's brief shall be filed within 30 days thereafter. (GP)
02/05/2009RESPONDENT'S MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURAL MOTION for leave to late file brief, construed as respondent's motion for an extension of time to file brief. (Unopposed)
02/09/2009ORDER On consideration of the unopposed motion of respondent for leave to late file brief, construed as a motion to extend time to file brief, it is ORDERED that respondent's motion is granted and respondent's brief shall be filed on or before March 13, 2009. (GP)
03/13/2009RESPONDENT'S BRIEF w/appendix
04/09/2009PETITIONER'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF in opposition to respondent's exception to Board report. (Unopposed)
04/13/2009ORDER On consideration of the unopposed motion of Bar Counsel for an extension of time in which to file brief in opposition to respondent's exceptions to the Board on Professional Responsibility's report and recommendation, it is ORDERED that Bar Counsel's moiton is granted and Bar Counsel's brief shall be filed on or before May 13, 2009. (GP)
05/13/2009PETITIONER'S MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE BRIEF (BAR COUNSEL)
05/27/2009RECEIVED Bar Counsel's lodged brief.
05/28/2009ORDER On consideration of the unopposed motion of Bar Counsel for an extension of time in which to file the lodged brief in opposition to respondent's exceptions to the Board on Professional Responsibility's report and recommendation, it is ORDERED that Bar Counsel's motion is granted and Bar Counsel's lodged brief is hereby filed. (G
05/28/2009PETITIONER'S BRIEF (Bar Counsel)
05/28/2009BRIEFS COMPLETED
05/28/2009FINAL SCREENING - REGULAR CALENDAR
11/05/2009 It appearing that this appeal is likely to be calendared for argument during the month(s) of January 2010 through February 2010, it is ORDERED that counsel shall advise this court in writing by Nov. 16, 2009, of specific dates du ring that period when they are unavailable so that the court can attempt to avoid such dates in scheduling argument. (Please see the attached instruction sheet.) (aj) Garland Pinkston, Jr. Clerk
11/16/2009LETTER FROM COUNSEL/PARTY RE FUTURE CALENDARING William R. Ross, Esquire (Assistant Bar Counsel)
11/19/2009LETTER FROM COUNSEL/PARTY RE FUTURE CALENDARING Marlon Griffith, Esquire (Attorney for Respondent)
01/11/2010CALENDAR NOTICE SENT
02/02/2010CERTIFICATE PER RULE 28 from the Office of Bar Counsel advising the Court that Bar Counsel will rely on the recont opinion in In re Cleaver-Bascombe, No. 06-BG-858, during oral argument.
02/04/2010FiledACTION - Argued / Submitted
02/04/2010ARGUED before Judges Reid, Kramer, Ferren, Marlon C. Griffith, Esq. for Petitioner William R. Ross, Esq for Respondent
03/11/2010FiledSUSPENSION Accordingly, for the foregoing reasons, it is ORDERED that Oscar W. Weekes, Jr. be suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia for the period of five years, beginning June 24, 2008, with reinstatement in this jurisdiction conditioned on proof of fitness to practice. (RD, KR, FE)