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In re Jeffrey Wertkin

Citation: 181 A.3d 155Docket: 18-BS-272

Court: District of Columbia Court of Appeals; March 29, 2018; District Of Columbia; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Jeffery A. Wertkin is disbarred from the bar of the District of Columbia, effective March 29, 2018, following his affidavit consenting to disbarment under Rule XI of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. The disbarment is based on the report and recommendation from the Board on Professional Responsibility. The effective date for reinstatement purposes will commence upon Wertkin filing his affidavit as required by D.C. Bar Rule XI. 14(g). The order mandates that while it will be published, the details of Wertkin's affidavit will remain confidential unless ordered otherwise by the court or consented to by Wertkin. The order also instructs the Clerk to notify the Chairman of the Board on Professional Responsibility and Wertkin regarding his rights and responsibilities post-disbarment as per Rules XI. 14 and 16.

Legal Issues Addressed

Confidentiality of Disbarment Affidavit

Application: The court order specifies that the details of Wertkin's affidavit will remain confidential unless the court orders otherwise or Wertkin consents to disclosure.

Reasoning: The order mandates that while it will be published, the details of Wertkin's affidavit will remain confidential unless ordered otherwise by the court or consented to by Wertkin.

Disbarment Under Rule XI of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Application: The case involves an attorney, Jeffery A. Wertkin, consenting to disbarment under Rule XI, which governs disciplinary proceedings in the District of Columbia.

Reasoning: Jeffery A. Wertkin is disbarred from the bar of the District of Columbia, effective March 29, 2018, following his affidavit consenting to disbarment under Rule XI of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Effective Date of Disbarment for Reinstatement Purposes

Application: The effective date for reinstatement purposes is set to commence upon Wertkin filing the necessary affidavit, per the court rules.

Reasoning: The effective date for reinstatement purposes will commence upon Wertkin filing his affidavit as required by D.C. Bar Rule XI. 14(g).

Notification of Rights and Responsibilities Post-Disbarment

Application: The Clerk is instructed to inform both the Chairman of the Board on Professional Responsibility and Wertkin of his rights and responsibilities following disbarment, as outlined in Rules XI. 14 and 16.

Reasoning: The order also instructs the Clerk to notify the Chairman of the Board on Professional Responsibility and Wertkin regarding his rights and responsibilities post-disbarment as per Rules XI. 14 and 16.