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In re Warner Anthony, Jr.
Citation: 197 A.3d 1070Docket: 18-BG-763
Court: District of Columbia Court of Appeals; December 12, 2018; District Of Columbia; State Supreme Court
Original Court Document: View Document
Warner H. Anthony Jr. has been found to have violated multiple disciplinary rules related to his representation of a married couple in U.S. Tax Court. The Board on Professional Responsibility confirmed findings from the Ad Hoc Hearing Committee that Mr. Anthony failed to provide a written retainer agreement, did not comply with court rules, and failed to respond to court orders, resulting in the dismissal of petitions that prejudiced his clients' ability to challenge tax assessments. He also misrepresented the status of these petitions to his clients and neglected to respond to requests from their new counsel. As a consequence of these violations and his lack of participation in the disciplinary proceedings, the Committee recommended a one-year suspension from practicing law, with reinstatement contingent on demonstrating fitness to practice. The court affirmed this recommendation, noting that Mr. Anthony did not contest the charges or the Committee's findings. The suspension will not take effect until he files a required affidavit. The decision aligns with precedents involving similar misconduct.