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Pending Public Disciplinary Matters

In the cases listed below, there are disciplinary proceedings pending. Files in these cases are a matter of public record and available for examination at the Office of the Professional Responsibility Board, 1st Floor of the Supreme Court Building, 111 State Street, Montpelier.

Hansen, John

Respondents Counsel: Carroll, James
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: PRB Docket No. 2009-198; Supreme Court Docket No. 2010-052
Status:
Hearing Panel Decision No. 127 recommending 30 day suspension followed by 90 days probation filed on February 4, 2010; 3/3/10 Supreme Court ordered review on their own motion; 3/25/10 Supreme Court dismissed appeal and remanded matter to hearing panel for further proceedings.  On August 9, 2010, the Hearing Panel issued an Order vacating Decision No. 127 and granting the Motion to Dismiss the Petition of Misconduct.  Awaiting 30 Day Appeal Period.

Pope, Katherine Z.

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: PRB Docket No. 2010-056; Supreme Court Docket No. 2009-365
Status:

10/1/09 - Disciplinary Counsel Motion for Interim Suspension filed; 10/12/09 - Respondent filed Opposition to Motion; 10/14/09 - Both parties appeared at hearing before a three-Justice panel of the Vermont Supreme Court; 10-19-09 - Supreme Court EO refers the motion to the full Court for further consideration.  Respondent subject to several conditions; 5/5/10 SUPREME COURT EO -- Order of 10/19/09 Remains in Effect Subject to Modified Conditions


Bingham, Craig A.

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2010-162
Status:
Petition of Misconduct filed July 14, 2010.  Respondent required by A.O. 9, Rule 11.D(3) to file an answer within twenty days of service. Service completed on July 23, 2010.

McCarty, William M. Jr.

Respondents Counsel: Reis, Robert
Disciplinary Counsel: DeBernardi, Beth
Docket Number: 2005-084
Status:
Petition of Misconduct filed.  Respondent's attorney accepted service on behalf of his client on July 21, 2010.  Answer filed on August 31, 2010, along with a Motion to Dismiss.


Public Cases Pending Before Vermont Supreme Court

Neisner, Melvin B.

Respondents Counsel:
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2008-080
Hearing Panel Decision No.: PRB Decision No. 119; Supreme Court Docket No. 2009-378
Comments: RESPONDENT APPEALED
PRB Decision No: 119

Strouse, Margaret

Respondents Counsel: Taylor, Jeff
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2008-207
Hearing Panel Decision No.: PRB Decision No. 128; Supreme Court Docket No. 2010-053
Comments:
Hearing Panel Decision No. 128 recommending six month suspension filed on 2/4/10; 3/3/10 - SUPREME COURT ORDERED REVIEW ON THEIR OWN MOTION

PRB Decision No: 128

Fink, Melvin D.

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: DeBernardi, Beth
Docket Number: 2008-132; Supreme Court Docket No. 2010-164
Hearing Panel Decision No.: 130
Comments:
4/27/10 PRB Decision No. 130 recommending public reprimand with probation filed with the Supreme Court; 5/17/10 SUPREME COURT ORDERED REVIEW ON THEIR OWN MOTION

PRB Decision No: 130