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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Keeney

Citation: 735 A.2d 1263Docket: No. 427 Disciplinary Docket No. 3

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; August 25, 1999; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Gregory D. Keeney is placed on temporary suspension effective August 25, 1999, as per the recommendation of the Disciplinary Board dated July 27, 1999. This suspension is in accordance with Rule 208(f) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E.) and will remain in effect until further action by the Court. Additionally, Keeney is required to comply with Rule 217 of the Pa.R.D.E. This Order is categorized as public discipline under Rule 402 of the Pa.R.D.E., which addresses confidentiality in disciplinary matters.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Rule 217 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement

Application: The suspended attorney is mandated to adhere to specific requirements as outlined in the rules.

Reasoning: Additionally, Keeney is required to comply with Rule 217 of the Pa.R.D.E.

Public Discipline under Rule 402 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement

Application: The suspension order is disclosed to the public as it falls under public discipline regulations.

Reasoning: This Order is categorized as public discipline under Rule 402 of the Pa.R.D.E., which addresses confidentiality in disciplinary matters.

Temporary Suspension under Rule 208(f) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement

Application: The court imposes a temporary suspension on an attorney as recommended by the Disciplinary Board.

Reasoning: Gregory D. Keeney is placed on temporary suspension effective August 25, 1999, as per the recommendation of the Disciplinary Board dated July 27, 1999.