Matter of a Member of the Bar: Poliquin

Summary

The Delaware Supreme Court accepted the Board on Professional Responsibility’s report and recommendation concerning Ronald G. Poliquin’s second petition for reinstatement. The Court reinstated Poliquin to the Delaware Bar effective immediately, subject to a two-year probationary period and specified conditions, including monitoring, continuing recovery requirements, practice restrictions, and malpractice insurance.

Holdings

1. Poliquin established by clear and convincing evidence that he met the Rule 22(g) criteria for reinstatement, including professional rehabilitation, compliance with disciplinary orders, fitness and competence to practice, absence of other professional misconduct, recognition of the seriousness of his prior misconduct, honesty and professional integrity, and a resumption of practice that would not be detrimental to the administration of justice.
2. Poliquin was reinstated immediately as a member of the Delaware Bar subject to a two-year period of probation and all conditions set forth in the Board panel's report.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Poliquin established by clear and convincing evidence that he satisfied the reinstatement criteria under Delaware Lawyers' Rules of Disciplinary Procedure Rule 22(g).
2. Whether Poliquin should be reinstated to the Delaware Bar subject to a two-year period of probation and specified conditions.

Disposition

other