In re Scott Adkins

Summary

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals reviewed an uncontested disciplinary recommendation concerning Scott Adkins. The court found that the record supported findings that Adkins made material omissions and misrepresentations in his bar application and gave false testimony, violating multiple District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct. The court ordered a three-year suspension from practice, conditioned on proof of fitness for reinstatement.

Holdings

1. When no exceptions are filed to the Board on Professional Responsibility's report and recommendation, the court will enter an order imposing the discipline recommended by the Board after confirming that the record supports the findings and conclusions.
2. Adkins was suspended from practicing law in the District of Columbia for three years, and reinstatement was conditioned on a showing of fitness.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should adopt the Board on Professional Responsibility's findings that Adkins violated District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct 8.1(a), 8.1(b), 8.4(b), 8.4(c), and 8.4(d).
2. Whether the court should impose the discipline recommended by the Board when no exceptions were filed.
3. Whether reinstatement should be conditioned on a showing of fitness.

Disposition

approved