In re Fritz H. Schneider

Summary

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals imposed reciprocal disbarment on Fritz H. Schneider following his consent disbarment in Maryland. The court adopted the Board on Professional Responsibility's recommendation because no exceptions were filed and the presumption favoring identical reciprocal discipline was unrebutted.

Holdings

1. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals imposed identical reciprocal discipline and disbarred Schneider from the practice of law in the District of Columbia.
2. For purposes of seeking reinstatement, the disbarment runs from the date Schneider files an affidavit complying with D.C. Bar Rule XI, § 14(g).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the District of Columbia should impose identical reciprocal discipline after Schneider was disbarred by consent in Maryland.
2. Whether the court should adopt the Board on Professional Responsibility's recommendation of disbarment when no exceptions were filed.

Disposition

other