In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court suspended Jesse W. Duarte from practicing law in the state effective immediately and until further order. The suspension followed his failure to answer a disciplinary complaint and his willful failure to comply with a prior court order directing him to file an answer.

Holdings

1. A respondent who fails to file an answer to a disciplinary complaint after being ordered to do so and warned that noncompliance will result in suspension may be suspended from engaging in the practice of law until further order of the Court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the respondent should be suspended from the practice of law after failing to answer a disciplinary complaint and willfully defying the Court's order directing him to file an answer.

Disposition

other