Preliminary Context - Consequences for Rule Violation

Question 1

Potential Consequences of PR Violation

Answer 1

Public Reprimand
Private Reprimand / Private Admonition
Suspension
Disbarment

Question 2

Public Reprimand

Answer 2

Formal, everyone knows you messed up.

Question 3

Private Reprimand

Answer 3

Formally reprimanded, but the public doesn’t know. You should tell your employer but don’t have to tell clients.

Question 4

Suspension

Answer 4

No law practice for a time

Question 5

Disbarment

Answer 5

It’s over

but you could still practice in a new jurisdiction. You’d still have to apply to practice in that new state though and they’re gonna ask if you’ve ever been disbarred.

Question 6

Disciplinary Process

Answer 6

1) Complaint Reported
2) Investigation (if you get a letter, you should RESPOND TO IT)
3) Determination of Probable Cause
4) Formal Hearing
5) Appeal

Question 7

What to do if you’ve been suspended?

Answer 7

1) Must tell all your clients you’ve been suspended and can’t rep them for some time.
2) Must tell employer - you might have to retake MPRE or take CLE classes.
3) Can’t file a brief, sign your name on stuff, basically limited to whatever you could do during a summer clerkship.