In re Edward N. Matisik

Summary

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals disbarred Edward N. Matisik after adopting the Board on Professional Responsibility’s recommendation. The court concluded that the allegations were deemed admitted under default procedures and included intentional misappropriation of entrusted client funds, along with multiple violations of the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct.

Holdings

1. When no exceptions are filed to the Board's report and recommendation, the court will impose the discipline recommended by the Board after the period for filing exceptions expires.
2. Disbarment is the appropriate discipline for intentional misappropriation of entrusted client funds.
3. The period of respondent's disbarment does not begin to run until he files the affidavit required by D.C. Bar Rule XI § 14(g).

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should impose the disbarment recommended by the Board on Professional Responsibility when no exceptions were filed.
2. Whether intentional misappropriation of entrusted client funds warrants disbarment.
3. When the period of disbarment begins to run for purposes of reinstatement.

Disposition

other