Narrative Opinion Summary
Patricia D. Jacobs has consented to disbarment from the Bar of the District of Columbia, as stated in her affidavit filed with the Clerk of the Court. This decision follows the report and recommendation from the Board on Professional Responsibility, which Bar Counsel has accepted without objection. The disbarment is effective immediately as of August 12, 1999. The Clerk is instructed to publish the order, but the affidavit will remain confidential unless disclosed by the Court or with Jacobs' consent. Additionally, the Clerk will send copies of this order to the Chairman of the Board on Professional Responsibility and to Jacobs, informing her of her rights and responsibilities as a disbarred attorney, as outlined in Rules XI. 14 and 16.
Legal Issues Addressed
Confidentiality of Disbarment Affidavitsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Jacobs' affidavit consenting to disbarment is to remain confidential unless disclosed by the Court or with her consent.
Reasoning: The Clerk is instructed to publish the order, but the affidavit will remain confidential unless disclosed by the Court or with Jacobs' consent.
Consent to Disbarmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Patricia D. Jacobs agreed to disbarment by submitting an affidavit, which aligns with the procedure for voluntary disbarment in the District of Columbia.
Reasoning: Patricia D. Jacobs has consented to disbarment from the Bar of the District of Columbia, as stated in her affidavit filed with the Clerk of the Court.
Effective Date of Disbarmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The disbarment took effect immediately on August 12, 1999, following the court's order.
Reasoning: The disbarment is effective immediately as of August 12, 1999.
Notification to Relevant Partiessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Clerk is responsible for notifying the Chairman of the Board on Professional Responsibility and Jacobs about the disbarment order and her obligations.
Reasoning: Additionally, the Clerk will send copies of this order to the Chairman of the Board on Professional Responsibility and to Jacobs, informing her of her rights and responsibilities as a disbarred attorney, as outlined in Rules XI. 14 and 16.
Role of the Board on Professional Responsibilitysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Board on Professional Responsibility's report and recommendation were accepted by Bar Counsel, leading to Jacobs' disbarment.
Reasoning: This decision follows the report and recommendation from the Board on Professional Responsibility, which Bar Counsel has accepted without objection.