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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Beaver

Citation: 660 A.2d 50Docket: No. 83, Disciplinary Docket No. 3; No. 11 DB 95—Disciplinary Board

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; June 22, 1995; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Albert H. Beaver, Jr. has been reinstated to active status as an attorney effective immediately, following a certification by the Disciplinary Board. He had been suspended for ninety days by an Order dated February 7, 1995. Beaver submitted a verified statement confirming his compliance with all terms of the suspension and relevant rules. There are no other pending suspensions or disbarments against him. The order was issued by Judge Montemuro, who was sitting by designation.

Legal Issues Addressed

Absence of Further Disciplinary Actions

Application: Reinstatement was facilitated by the absence of other suspensions or disbarments against the attorney.

Reasoning: There are no other pending suspensions or disbarments against him.

Compliance with Suspension Terms

Application: The suspended attorney provided a verified statement indicating compliance with the suspension terms, a prerequisite for reinstatement.

Reasoning: Beaver submitted a verified statement confirming his compliance with all terms of the suspension and relevant rules.

Judicial Authority for Reinstatement

Application: The reinstatement order was issued by a judge sitting by designation, demonstrating judicial oversight in the reinstatement process.

Reasoning: The order was issued by Judge Montemuro, who was sitting by designation.

Reinstatement of Attorney to Active Status

Application: The attorney, Albert H. Beaver, Jr., was reinstated to active status after fulfilling the necessary conditions post-suspension, demonstrating compliance with the terms of his suspension.

Reasoning: Albert H. Beaver, Jr. has been reinstated to active status as an attorney effective immediately, following a certification by the Disciplinary Board.