In the Matter of Edward J. Collins (2024)

Citation: In the Matter of Edward J. Collins (2024)
Parent Document: In the Matter of Edward J. Collins (2024)
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date: 2024-09-20
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10281485/in-the-matter-of-edward-j-collins/ ↗

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The respondent attorney, Edward J. Collins, appeals from the order of a single justice of this court suspending him from the practice of law.  The matter came before the single justice on the information and record of proceedings filed by the Board of Bar Overseers (board).  The board determined that in his representation of a particular client (client), the goal of which was to prevent her eviction, the respondent failed to act with diligence, consistently presented frivolous arguments, and repeatedly refused to comply with court orders.  As a consequence of the respondent's misconduct, the client forfeited certain appellate rights, was subject to default and contempt judgments, as well as a capias, and was ordered to pay significant fees and costs.  Based on its findings of misconduct, as well as certain aggravating factors, the board recommended, and the single justice ordered, that the respondent be suspended from practicing law in the Commonwealth for a period of eighteen months and that he be required to petition for reinstatement pursuant to S.J.C. Rule 4:01, § 18, as appearing in 453 Mass. 1315 (2009).  We affirm.[1]

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