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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.

Fink, Melvin D.

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: DeBernardi, Beth
Docket Number: 2008-132
Status:
Petition of Misconduct filed; Respondent's Answer filed April 3, 2009; HEARING HELD 7/21; AWAITING ACTIONS BY HEARING PANEL

Nawrath, W. Michael

Respondents Counsel: Putter, David
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2009-166
Status:
3/16/2010 Parties file Stipulation to Dismiss; AWAITING ACTION BY HEARING PANEL


Public Cases Pending Before Vermont Supreme Court

Hongisto, Eileen

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2007-082, 3007-096 and 2008-001
Hearing Panel Decision No.: PRB Decision 111; Supreme Court Docket No. 2009-196
Comments: SUPREME COURT ORDERED REVIEW ON ITS OWN MOTION & CONSOLIDATED CASES
PRB Decision No: 111 and Supreme Court Entry Orders

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 HAS APPEALED
PRB Decision No: 119

Hongisto, Eileen

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2009-107
Hearing Panel Decision No.: PRB Decision No. 122; Supreme Court Docket No. 2009-196
Comments: COURT HAS ORDERED REVIEW ON OWN MOTION & CONSOLIDATED CASES
PRB Decision No: 122 and Supreme Court Entry Orders

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; ON APPEAL: 3/3/10 Supreme Court ordered review on their own motion.

PRB Decision No: 128

Hansen, John

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: PRB Docket No. 2009-198; Supreme Court Docket No. 2010-052
Hearing Panel Decision No.:
Comments:
Hearing Panel Decision No. 127 recommending 30 day suspension followed by 90 days probation filed on February 4, 2010; ON APPEAL:  3/3/10 Supreme Court ordered review on their own motion

PRB Decision No: 127

Toscano, John

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: 2009-114
Hearing Panel Decision No.:
Comments: Decision No. 126 imposing public reprimand and one year of probation filed with Supreme Court on 11/4/2009; Respondent appealed; 2/16/2010 Appeal Dismissed by Supreme Court due to Respondent's failure to file a brief in support of his appeal.
PRB Decision No: 126

Pope, Katherine Z.

Respondents Counsel: n/a
Disciplinary Counsel: Kennedy, Michael
Docket Number: PRB Docket No. 2010-056; Supreme Court Docket No. 2009-365
Hearing Panel Decision No.:
Comments: 10/1/09-DC files Motion for Interim Suspen; 10/12/09-Pope files Opp. to Motion; 10/14/09-parties appear at hrg before a 3-Justice panel of the VT SCT; 10-19-09-SCT EO refers the motion to full Court for further consideration; Pope subject to conditions
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