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Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Miller, 335 Conn. 474 (2020)

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Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Miller, 335 Conn. 474 (2020)
Parent Document
Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Miller, 335 Conn. 474 (2020)
Jurisdiction
Connecticut (state)
Effective Date
2020-04-27

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she was unable to represent her client at that time due
          to a medical condition; nor did it affect her performance
          with respect to the other matters for which she has
          been presented. Even if ill, it was the respondent’s obli-
          gation to ensure that her clients’ interests were ade-
          quately protected. Her failure to take those steps to
          protect her clients resulted in adverse outcomes for
          them.
            The court finds that the aggravating factors clearly
          outweigh any potential mitigation. ‘‘A lawyer should
          demonstrate respect for the legal system and for those
          who serve it, including judges, other lawyers and public
          officials.’’ Rules of Professional Conduct, preamble. The
          respondent’s actions have resulted in injury to the legal
          profession through her disrespect for judicial authority
          and her unwillingness to abide by specific court orders.
          Also, despite having had the opportunity since near the
          end of 2015 to lift the Appellate Court suspension, there
          was no evidence presented that she has attempted to
          take any of the steps outlined by that court to do so.
                                          VI
                                 CONCLUSION
             As to count one, the respondent is guilty of miscon-
          duct in that she violated rules 1.15 (a) (5) and (c) and
          8.1 (2) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The respon-
          dent is suspended from the practice of law in Connecti-
          cut effective immediately for a period of thirty (30)
          days. The general conditions stated herein shall apply
          as to this count.
             As to count two, the respondent is guilty of miscon-
          duct in that she violated rules 1.3, 3.2, and 8.4 (4) of
          the Rules of Professional Conduct. The respondent is
          suspended from the practice of law in Connecticut
          effective immediately for a period of six (6) months.
          This suspension shall be concurrent to the suspension
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