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McCarty, William M. Jr.

Respondents Counsel: McQuesten, Gary D.
Disciplinary Counsel: DeBernardi, Beth
Docket Number: 2005-084
Hearing Date and Time: February 16, 2012 at 9 a.m.
Hearing Location: Environmental Court, 2418 Airport Road, Berlin, Vermont


 

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.

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


Tierney, Nancy S.

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: PRB Docket No. 2011-104; Supreme Court Docket No. 2010-459
Status:
12-10-10 -- Disciplinary Counsel, pursuant to A.O. 9, Rule 20, notifies Supreme Court of Discipline in Other Jurisdiction.  The NH order provides for a one-year suspension, but stays the suspension for two years subject to certain conditions.  12-15-10 -- The Vermont Supreme Court ordered that any reciprocal discipline that might otherwise be imposed against Respondent under our Rules is deferred pending the expiration of the stay under the New Hampshire Court order.

Adams, Carolyn

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2011-177
Status:
Petition of Misconduct served upon Respondent on April 6, 2011; Motion to Deem Charges Admitted was Granted on 5/24/11; Sanctions Hearing Rescheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 (CANCELED)

MaGill, William M.

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2011-157
Status:
Stipulation and Joint Recommendation for Public Reprimand filed on October 26, 2011.  Assigned to Hearing Panel.

Rockwell, Xavier (a/k/a Susan)

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2012-097
Status:
On November 29, 2011, the Supreme Court entered its final order on the petition for interim suspension, finding Respondent engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and poses a substantial threat of serious harm to the public, and ordering Respondent suspended from the practice of law on an immediate interim basis.  Supreme Court Docket No. 2011-374


Public Cases Pending Before Vermont Supreme Court