State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court v. Jason M. Bruno

Summary

The Nebraska Supreme Court granted the Counsel for Discipline’s motion for reciprocal discipline against Jason M. Bruno based on disciplinary findings in Arizona. The court suspended Bruno from practicing law in Nebraska for six months and imposed related notification and cost obligations.

Holdings

1. A judicial determination of attorney misconduct in one jurisdiction is generally conclusive proof of guilt and is not subject to relitigation in the second jurisdiction.
2. Bruno did not demonstrate a lack of due process or an infirmity of proof in the Arizona disciplinary proceedings.
3. A 6-month suspension from the practice of law was appropriate reciprocal discipline.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Nebraska should impose reciprocal discipline based on the disciplinary judgment entered against Bruno in Arizona.
2. Whether Bruno demonstrated a denial of due process or an infirmity of proof sufficient to prevent Nebraska from relying on the Arizona disciplinary determination.
3. What discipline was appropriate under the circumstances.

Disposition

other