Narrative Opinion Summary
Leicester B. Stovell is disbarred from practicing law in the District of Columbia due to intentional misappropriation of client funds, as determined by the Board on Professional Responsibility. The disbarment follows findings from a Hearing Committee and adheres to precedents set in previous cases, specifically In re Edwards and In re Addams. No exceptions were filed against the Board's recommendation, leading to the imposition of the recommended discipline. Stovell's disbarment period will not commence until he submits a required affidavit as per D.C. Bar R. XI. 14 (g). The decision was made on June 28, 2018, by Associate Judges Glickman and Thompson, along with Senior Judge Steadman.
Legal Issues Addressed
Adherence to Board on Professional Responsibility Recommendationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The disbarment was imposed following the recommendations of the Board on Professional Responsibility, with no exceptions filed against its recommendation.
Reasoning: No exceptions were filed against the Board's recommendation, leading to the imposition of the recommended discipline.
Commencement of Disbarment Periodsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Stovell's disbarment period will not begin until he complies with the requirement to submit an affidavit pursuant to D.C. Bar R. XI. 14 (g).
Reasoning: Stovell's disbarment period will not commence until he submits a required affidavit as per D.C. Bar R. XI. 14 (g).
Disbarment for Misappropriation of Client Fundssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Leicester B. Stovell is disbarred from practicing law due to intentional misappropriation of client funds. This decision aligns with the precedents set in previous cases such as In re Edwards and In re Addams.
Reasoning: Leicester B. Stovell is disbarred from practicing law in the District of Columbia due to intentional misappropriation of client funds, as determined by the Board on Professional Responsibility.