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In the Matter of: Nikia Way Khan

Citation: Not availableDocket: 2060 DD3

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; August 6, 2014; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Nikia Way Khan, also known as Nikia L. Way and Nikia Lynne Way, has been disbarred from practicing law in Pennsylvania following her disbarment in New York on June 27, 2013. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued this order on August 6, 2014, after Khan was directed to submit any claims against applying similar discipline in Pennsylvania. As she did not file a response, the court has formally disbarred her and mandated compliance with Rule 217 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Disciplinary Rules

Application: Upon disbarment, Khan is required to adhere to the procedural requirements outlined in the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

Reasoning: ...the court has formally disbarred her and mandated compliance with Rule 217 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

Failure to Contest Disciplinary Action

Application: Khan's lack of response to the court's directive to submit claims against similar discipline led to the imposition of disbarment in Pennsylvania.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued this order on August 6, 2014, after Khan was directed to submit any claims against applying similar discipline in Pennsylvania. As she did not file a response, the court has formally disbarred her...

Reciprocal Disbarment

Application: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania disbarred Nikia Way Khan following her disbarment in New York, demonstrating the application of reciprocal discipline across state jurisdictions.

Reasoning: Nikia Way Khan, also known as Nikia L. Way and Nikia Lynne Way, has been disbarred from practicing law in Pennsylvania following her disbarment in New York on June 27, 2013.