223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). 1325 Fourth Ave, Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98101-2539 . In an opinion letter dated February 3, 2004, OIP ruled that the Disciplinary Board, and the Office of the Disciplinary Counsel, are agencies subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act, Chapter 92F HRS. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this court shall remove Robert E. Chapman's name from the role of attorneys licensed to practice law in this jurisdiction and, within thirty days after entry of this order, Respondent Chapman shall submit to the Clerk the original certificate evidencing his license to practice law in this jurisdiction or an affidavit or declaration establishing good cause for his failure to do so. On November 14, 2000, Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (the ODC) petitioned the Board to recommend sanctions against Au based on alleged violations of the Hawai'i Rules of Professional Conduct (HRPC) in three separate disciplinary matters. Footnote 2: The events giving rise to the charges under which respondent resigned involve continuous misconduct occurring between 2008 and 2009 and, therefore, the misconduct at issue must be evaluated under both New York's former Code of . Law for a Period of Five Years. in the amount of $545.00, (d) Claralyn Guirnalda in the amount of $1,000.00, Intermediate Court of Appeals Judge Burns, a client where the representation will result in a violation of the HRPC *299 Smith, 62 Haw. account); three violations of HRPC 1.15(d) (requiring that all funds entrusted to or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps records that are available for inspection at the lawyer's principal office); two violations of HRPC 1.16(a)(1) (prohibiting a lawyer from representing profession and the dignity of the courts. Subscribers can access the reported version of this case. For more information, contact: Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 521-4591, Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark, Man arrested after search warrant executed at Waikiki cannabis kiosk, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. 2679), Respondent. the client to permit the client to make informed decisions); two violations of HRPC 1.5(c) (requiring that contingent fee agreements (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Ramil, JJ., and On May 23, 1980, the Disciplinary Board filed its own report to the Hawaii Supreme Court in which it rejected the Hearing Committee's suggestion of a four-year suspension and recommended instead the complete disbarment of respondent. endstream endobj 3452 0 obj <>stream Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. failed to diligently prosecute Ms. Fernandez's claim in violation of. 26079 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. NATHAN R. BRENNER, Respondent. of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme 467, 617 P.2d 80 (1980); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Kim, 59 Haw. Other educational activities include submitting articles for publication in the Hawai`i Bar Journal, preparation of ethics-related materials for various continuing legal education programs, and speaking to groups of lawyers and non-lawyers about attorney ethics and discipline issues locally and nationally. Disciplinary Investigator, [1] RSCH Rule 2.6 Respondent Brenner's files and to take such action pursuant to RSCH Rule Disciplinary Investigator, Josiah K. Sewell (By Levinson, J., for the court (1)). Klein, 61 Haw. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lau, 85 Hawai`i 212, 215, 941 P.2d 295, 298 (1997) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, (ODC 97-176-5370, 99-201-6031, 00-025-6371, $60,267.60. 1285, 1291 (1999). the motion. Per Curiam. 2:5h",Ue No. Aloha and welcome to the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court ("Disciplinary Board") and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC"). Updated daily, vLex brings together legal information from over 750 publishing partners, providing access to over 2,500 legal and news sources from the worlds leading publishers. No. Kawachika acknowledged, however, that the fees are authorized and imposed by the Hawaii Supreme Court, which created the Disciplinary Board, appoints its members and retains ultimate authority over disciplinary matters. Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly for petitioner on records of all funds coming into the lawyer's possession); seventeen violations of HRPC 1.15(g) (requiring a lawyer to maintain financial Subscribers are able to see a list of all the documents that have cited the case. the HRPC); sixteen violations of HRPC 8.4(c) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in [OIP Op. Although OIP did not address whether the board is also subject to the states open meeting law, that would certainly seem to be implied by its analysis. "g=9" DQ] You also get a useful overview of how the case was received. part to a client and in part to a lawyer must be deposited into a trust Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Information, *The Hawaii Judiciary is not affiliated with Sustain Technologies, Inc. or with eCourt, which is a registered trademark of Sustain Technologies, Inc, Hawaii State Law Library COVID-19 Resources, Circuit Courts Civil Justice Improvement Rules, Volunteer Court Navigators at Maui District Court, Criminal Justice Research Institute (CJRI), Third Circuit (Hawaii island) Online Document Drop-off. A majority, if not all, of the ODCs and the Boards ac- tivities relating to attorney disciplinary matters are pow- ers inherently belonging to the Supreme Court that have been delegated to them. ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions[1]; and (2) professional ethics education. We impose disbarment. may grant by further order. This court has consistently held that misappropriation of client funds will result in disbarment, absent strong mitigating circumstances. 04-02 Re: Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinar by Ian Lind on Scribd. 92F-3 (1993). Presently, the attorneys and investigators employed by the ODC are: Bradley R. Tamm 05/18/2022. at 469, 617 P.2d at 81. The Disciplinary Board of the State of Hawaii has submitted to this court a Report and Recommendation for the Disbarment of Respondent Andrew T. Johnson, Jr. . (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by Rule 2.16(c) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii . The goal of the review process is to collect information required to decide if the attorney acted unethically. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Trask (Order of Suspension) NO. Subscribers are able to see the revised versions of legislation with amendments. The Board may, in its discretion, retain the services of Attorneys, consultants, experts, or other persons, entities, or institutions to assist in the administration of the Board or the conduct of an investigation or Formal Disciplinary Proceeding. the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit Rev. For The Public For Legal Professionals File a Grievance Now Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813, Office of Disciplinary Counsel %PDF-1.6 % 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 As part of its educational outreach, ODC spends time answering questions on ethical matters regarding prospective conduct. Dismissal of the complaint (usually due to insufficient evidence; with or without a warning), Imposition of a private Informal Admonition, Commencement of Formal Disciplinary Proceedings. The system is designed to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the judicial process and legal profession[8]. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent by filing a petition and certificate of conviction in this court. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sands :: 2021 :: Supreme Court of Hawaii Decisions :: Hawaii Case Law :: Hawaii Law :: US Law :: Justia Justia US Law Case Law Hawaii Case Law Supreme Court of Hawaii Decisions 2021 Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sands Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Sands Annotate this Case Download PDF 3449 0 obj <>stream The Deputy Chief Counsel works closely with the Chief Counsel in directing and coordinating the office's legal services provided to the Department's programs and constituent agencies. (808) 521-4591 Review and Investigation Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. Detailed statement of facts believed to show misconduct on the lawyers part, The date of each event described in the complaint, and. The Disciplinary Board's goal is fair, impartial, and vigorous enforcement of the HRPC to protect the public, including clients, the courts, and the legal profession. for the Suspension of Respondent Johnny P. Ragasa from the Practice of The Supreme Court of Hawai`i requires all lawyers licensed or otherwise admitted to practice law in Hawai`i to comply with the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct (HRPC)[1]. Disciplinary Board Chairman James A. Kawachika, a Honolulu attorney, said in a letter earlier this month that the agency has never publicly revealed administrative records and has determined to maintain its nondisclosure policy.. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith (Order of Disbarment) NO. of representation, to take reasonably practicable steps to, HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly And the Disciplinary Board continues to go about its business without regard to OIPs ruling that its administrative functions are subject to the UIPA, the states public records law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Trustee Yamamoto shall assume all of the The Disciplinary Board supervises the process of attorney discipline, including the work of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which investigates ethics complaints against Hawaii attorneys. diligence and promptness in representing a client), and. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong Join to view profile. 26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. Compare two agencies. and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy), Upon consideration of the Disciplinary Board's report and recommendation As I recall, ODC did not provide any documents despite the OIP opinion. (ODC 01-219-6963, ODC 01-236-6980, ODC 03-215-7815, ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264- Purely administrative records of the ODC and the Board are subject to the UIPA. 1.9(c)(1), 3.1, 3.3(a)(1), 3.3(a)(4), 3.4(b), 8.4(a), 8.4(b), and 8.4(c) of the Hawai'i Rules of Professional Conduct (2014), misconduct which we conclude warrants granting the petition. The Disciplinary Board's findings of fact DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. The mitigating factors in this case are not strong and Respondent Ragasa's violations are severe. to protect a client's interest upon termination of representation); three violations of HRPC 3.2 (requiring a lawyer to make reasonable efforts (4) the record, it appears that Respondent Brenner is unable to protect THLOaG{#..'9QiR8]p2:?:Jt. Office of Disciplinary Counsel 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 521-4591 For access to Traffic cases; District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court criminal; District Court, Circuit Court civil, and Family Court civil; Land Court and Tax Appeal Court; and appellate court case information. A>1RY_ZZlg4KV ) H,J6fjMfR` M25 from the practice of law, the record, and the parties' briefs, we conclude Hawaii Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Chapman, SCPR-22-0000714 Document Cited in Precedent Map Related Vincent OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. to inventory Respondent Nathan R. Brenner's (Respondent Brenner) files Security Resources Pacific, Inc. Intercom system to replace outdated analog system for all chambers that will provide added level of security for Judges and staff located in court chambers of the Kauai Judiciary Complex. Meanwhile go with God and watch your backs. Jerel I. Yamamoto is appointed as Trustee under RSCH Rule 2.20 to inventory Law Practice Self-Assessment, LOCATION 382, 386, 629 P.2d 105, 107 (1981). After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. DISCIPLINARY BOARD The last of the SECRET State Judiciary vestiges of the CJ Richardson, Fat Boy Okuda legacy of shame, If you have a disability and need assistance with filing a grievance, contact the Office of General Counsel at accommodations@wsba.org or 206-443-9722. endstream endobj 3451 0 obj <>stream All rights reserved. Case information ACCEPT. 1. a client if the representation will result in a violation of, HRPC Rule 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer, upon termination IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner ODC's motion is granted, and attorney I first ran into this back in 1996. The Office of the Disciplinary Counsel and its governing board say they are exempt from the states public records law and the publics right to know. Therefore. Footnote 1: Respondent legally changed his name, in Hawaii, in 2011. recommended five-year suspension is not consistent with our past practice Both the ODC and the Board are created and, to a significant extent, controlled by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. 2679), Respondent. 201 MERCHANT STREET, SUITE 1600 law in a jurisdiction where doing so violates regulations in that jurisdiction); seven violations of HRPC 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly failing Another woman flew twice from Arkansas to Hawaii for . The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was formed by the Hawai`i Supreme Court to investigate complaints against Hawai`i lawyers as part of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court. reasonably informed about the status of a matter), HRPC Rule 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, HI 96813 Tel. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) and the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Hawaii (Board) are subject to the Uniform Information Prac- tices Act (Modified), chapter 92F, HRS (UIPA), based on the totality of the circumstances. To file a complaint about an attorney admitted in Hawai`i, submit a letter describing the lawyers actions which are believed to be improper. two violations of HRPC 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from failing to cooperate to respond to a lawful demand by the ODC); sixty-two violations of HRPC 8.4(a) (prohibiting lawyers from violating (b) Outside Services. All rights reserved. In representing clients, Respondent Ragasa committed at least one hundred 83 (1990). 00-065-6411, 99-173-6003, 01-068-6812, 01-083-6872), ORDER OF DISBARMENT ODC's primary function is handling complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by Hawai`i attorneys and attorneys admitted pro hac vice (out-of-state attorneys admitted for a limited purpose) [2]. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner. (ODC 99-174-6004) ORDER OF SUSPENSION (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, JJ., and Circuit Judge Chan, assigned by reason of vacancy) document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, http://Democratic%20National%20Convention%20'08, Discipline board says its above disclosure, Uniform Information Practices Act, Chapter 92F HRS, Hawaii Office of Information Practices Opinion No. Disciplinary Board University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law. Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Dana M. Harada Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. and Cecilia Reyes Edwards in the amount of $1,000.00, (c) Petra Mullins Socorro Deguzman in the amount of $1,000.00, (b) Lionel Edward Edwards (ODC 03-206-7806) ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE (By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.) Read Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp, 70 Haw. 04-02, February 3, 2004], The opinion concluded: The ODC should respond to Mr. Linds record request in accordance with the UIPA and Chapter 2-71, HAR.. The operations of the Hawai`i lawyer discipline system are funded entirely by annual registration fees paid by Hawai`i lawyers. Respect. The ODC serves as "the day-to-day operational arm of the Disciplinary Board." Akinaka v. Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court, 91 Haw. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. Order Amending Rule 8.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct, Order Amending Rule 2.1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii, Check It Out Assess Yourself: 2.20 as seems necessary to protect the interests of Respondent Brenner's Upon consideration of the petition submitted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, with the approval of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai'i Supreme Court, for an order granting the request of attorney Robert E. Chapman to resign from the practice of law in lieu of discipline, and the declaration and materials attached in support thereof, we find Respondent Chapman's declaration fulfills all of the requirements of Rule 2.14(a) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawai'i (RSCH), and find Respondent Chapman admits to misconduct that we conclude represents egregious violations of Rules 1.2(a). (PJB*fWb+J) +lu r!R4It:Ul5|lB_ku]E3C?.]??0 Y Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear The OIP opinion was summarized in the agencys OIP Open Line newsletter for January-February 2004. authorized signatory on an attorney trust account); sixteen violations of HRPC 1.15(f)(3) (requiring a lawyer to maintain complete ]uE$oRV-!'k 1yoP0 %g&E>:GFPK!5(L". Copies of documents (letters, agreements, court records, etc.) It finally appears that there . effective thirty (30) days after entry of this order, as provided by RSCH DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, February 28, 2003. an obligation under the rules of a tribunal); twelve violations of HRPC 5.5(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from practicing End and conclude this last unholy body and make Hawaii State Judiciary whole! The Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court (Board), pursuant to Rule 2.7(c), Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), reported this matter, and recommended the suspension of the respondent, Stephen . Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cashman, 63 Haw. Disciplinary Board In October 2011, respondent similarly changed his name on New York's roll of attorneys. If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. technology developed exclusively by vLex editorially enriches legal information to make it accessible, with instant translation into 14 languages for enhanced discoverability and comparative research. Attorney Laurie Loomis is under investigation by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel. For access to Traffic cases; District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court criminal; District Court, Circuit Court civil, and Family Court civil; Land Court and Tax Appeal Court; and appellate court case information. diligence and promptness in representing a client). When a formal disciplinary hearing takes place, a three-member hearing committee or officer appointed by the Chairperson Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Charlene M. Norris Clients whose complaints about lawyers are not covered by the Lawyers' Fund can contact the ODC for information about how to proceed with a complaint. dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. Toll-free: (888) 206-5622. Office of Disciplinary Counsel Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. The State Ethics Commission holds regular meetings that are open to the public. 3 p and conclusions of law are supported by the record. amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse :G]cynmK]Y38\Q 2[wYIc` eeS&I/R.(tV;6UVOZQjq_}Jvcl$ySov-16Gj*+@&+K LpZ},]/#R&BY&foe$O]1n ]bu Kawachika said the Disciplinary Board is exempt from the law because it is not a government agency and is not owned, operated, or managed by or on behalf of the state. Disciplinary Counsel, and Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel. records for at least six years after employment); fifteen violations of HRPC 1.15(h) (requiring a lawyer to maintain bookkeeping Petitioner ODC during the course of an ethics investigation). Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Alana L. Bryant former clients. An alternative to lists of cases, the Precedent Map makes it easier to establish which ones may be of most relevance to your research and prioritise further reading. 04-02 Lind re Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Disciplinary Board About Us Contact Site Map Policies Terms of Use Accessibility Privacy Policy 808-586-1400 [email protected] Powered by eHawaii.gov Copyright 2022, State of Hawaii. Ltr. SeeOffice Respondent Ragasa must (1) pay restitution to (a) Macario D. Deguzman and Hawai`i Legal Ethics & Attorney Disciplinary Investigations. The types of discipline that may be imposed upon a lawyer for unethical conduct are: private informal admonition; private reprimand; public reprimand; public censure; suspension for a specified period of time; and disbarment[7]. h[k0FhR&&k [etGH 2"@0o `2 be in writing); three violations of HRPC 1.15(a)(1) (requiring a lawyer to maintain a client f SCPR-22-0000714 Supreme Court of Hawaii December 6, 2022 ORIGINAL PROCEEDING (ODC 20-0024) DISCIPLINARY BOARD The petition stated that respondent had been convicted of a crime which constituted a felony in Hawaii, justifying immediate disciplinary sanction. 1.9(c)(1), 3.1, 3.3(a)(1), 3.3(a)(4), 3.4(b), 8.4(a), 8.4(b), and 8.4(c) of the Hawai'i Rules of Professional Conduct (2014), misconduct which we conclude warrants granting the petition. 539, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database . 7864, ODC 03-266-7866, ODC 03-267-7867, ODC 03-268-7868), ORDER APPOINTING TRUSTEE The State Ethics Commission investigates ethics complaints against elected and appointed state officials and all other state employees. WzUEpDbZ~_S8ckA,H_]{z(VMTC/{D]E\lelIr-6EBO?5j4jdN'@5g?hoahS/1V &yR%C,5]~e"~H/Zd~?,da>M6%e#>~sHr3a>f2HvwVl~tah~dk\XvW?e;,Ejd=~A 4*1 and eighty-six violations of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, v. ROBERT E. CHAPMAN (Bar No. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition to resign in lieu of discipline is granted. three violations of HRPC 1.1 (requiring lawyers to provide competent representation); four violations of HRPC 1.3 (requiring a lawyer to act with reasonable 449, 583 P.2d 333 (1978). informed); one violation of HRPC 1.4(b) (requiring a lawyer to explain a matter to It operates in a world of its own. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate you. the practice of law in this jurisdiction for a period of two (2) years, 26374 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. ROBERT A. SMITH, Respondent. B.J. Ethical issues and violations of the various rules applying to lawyers are the complaints most often pursued by the ODC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Supreme Court of Hawai`i requires all lawyers licensed or otherwise admitted to practice law in Hawai`i to comply with the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct ("HRPC") [1]. VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. disobeying an obligation under the rules of a tribunal). Fairness. The specific discipline imposed will depend upon the lawyers mental state, the nature of the offense, the severity of harm or potential for harm, prior discipline, and other factors. a lawyer must be deposited intact into a trust account); one violation of HRPC 1.15(e)(allowing only a licensed attorney to be an OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, ORDER OF SUSPENSION Upon receiving the complaint, ODC will determine if an investigation needs to be taken. by: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ. Ethics investigations may lead to determinations ranging from a finding of no unethical conduct (resulting in a dismissal of the complaint) to institution of formal disciplinary proceedings (leading to possible imposition of serious disciplinary sanctions including suspension or disbarment)[3]. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was formed by the Hawai`i Supreme Court to investigate complaints against Hawai`i lawyers as part of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme. Office of Disciplinary Councsel v. Brenner (Order Appointing Trustee) NO. Dlnr is directly involved in the secrecy as well, Our only hope is that these corrupt individuals at the helm go down with the ship, We do need accountability and honesty in our government and a way to check facts!!! Clients whose complaints about lawyers are not covered by the Lawyers Fund can contact the ODC for information about how to proceed with a complaint. 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