In re Landry

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court grants Joel D. Landry II's petition for reinstatement after his 2003 disbarment for diverting more than $400,000 in client funds. Reinstatement is conditioned on at least two years of supervision by designated attorneys, quarterly reporting, and monthly review of his client and office account records by Disciplinary Counsel.

Holdings

1. Landry met his burden of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence that he possessed the moral qualifications, competency, and learning required for admission and that his return to practice would not be detrimental to the bar, the administration of justice, or the public interest.
2. Reinstatement was appropriate subject to strict supervision of Landry's practice and monthly review of his client and office-account records, with the conditions continuing for at least two years.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Landry satisfied the requirements for reinstatement under Article III, Rule 16(c) of the Supreme Court Rules of Disciplinary Procedure.
2. Whether reinstatement should be conditioned on strict supervision and regular review of Landry's legal and financial records.

Disposition

other