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In the Matter of: Francis Malofiy

Citation: Not availableDocket: In the Matter of: Francis Malofiy - No. 2302 DD3

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; April 3, 2017; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Francis Alofy, an attorney with registration number 208494 from Delaware County, was previously suspended for three months and one day. On April 3, 2017, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, upon certification from the Disciplinary Board, acknowledged that Alofy submitted a verified statement demonstrating compliance with the suspension order and the relevant Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E. 217). Additionally, there were no other pending suspension or disbarment orders against him. Consequently, Alofy has been reinstated to active status.

Legal Issues Addressed

Absence of Pending Disciplinary Actions

Application: Reinstatement was granted because there were no other pending suspension or disbarment orders against the attorney.

Reasoning: Additionally, there were no other pending suspension or disbarment orders against him.

Compliance with Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement

Application: The attorney was required to comply with specific disciplinary rules to be eligible for reinstatement to active status following suspension.

Reasoning: Alofy submitted a verified statement demonstrating compliance with the suspension order and the relevant Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E. 217).

Reinstatement of Attorney after Suspension

Application: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reinstated an attorney to active status after he demonstrated compliance with the suspension order and relevant disciplinary rules.

Reasoning: On April 3, 2017, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, upon certification from the Disciplinary Board, acknowledged that Alofy submitted a verified statement demonstrating compliance with the suspension order and the relevant Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E. 217).