In re John S. Lopatto, III

Summary

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ordered that John S. Lopatto, III, be disbarred by consent under D.C. Bar Rule XI, § 12(a). The court also granted the Board on Professional Responsibility’s motion to file related disciplinary documents under seal and directed compliance with requirements applicable to disbarred attorneys.

Holdings

1. Respondent John S. Lopatto, III, was disbarred by consent.
2. The court granted the Board's motion to file the lodged disciplinary documents under seal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should disbar respondent by consent based on his affidavit consenting to disbarment and the Board on Professional Responsibility's recommendation.
2. Whether the disciplinary materials lodged with the Board's consent motion should be filed under seal.

Disposition

other