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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Cohen

Citation: 739 A.2d 160Docket: No. 511 Disciplinary Docket No. 3

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; November 7, 1999; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Paul Cohen is suspended from the Bar for five years based on the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated March 17, 1999. He is required to comply with all provisions of Rule 217, Pa.R.D.E. Additionally, Cohen must pay costs to the Disciplinary Board in accordance with Rule 208(g), Pa.R.D.E.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Suspension and Discipline

Application: Paul Cohen is subjected to a five-year suspension from the Bar as a result of disciplinary proceedings.

Reasoning: Paul Cohen is suspended from the Bar for five years based on the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated March 17, 1999.

Compliance with Disciplinary Rules

Application: Cohen must adhere to all the stipulations outlined in Rule 217 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement following his suspension.

Reasoning: He is required to comply with all provisions of Rule 217, Pa.R.D.E.

Payment of Disciplinary Costs

Application: Paul Cohen is obligated to cover the costs incurred by the Disciplinary Board as per Rule 208(g) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

Reasoning: Cohen must pay costs to the Disciplinary Board in accordance with Rule 208(g), Pa.R.D.E.