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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Meltzer

Citations: 772 A.2d 955; 565 Pa. 253; 2001 Pa. LEXIS 989Docket: No. 489 DISC. 3, 4 DB 1999, 69001

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; March 18, 2001; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Harold J. Meltzer is suspended from the Bar of the Commonwealth for one year and one day, following the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendations dated January 22, 2001. He is required to comply with all provisions of Rule 217, Pa. R.D.E., and must pay costs to the Disciplinary Board as mandated by Rule 208(g), Pa. R.D.E. This order was issued on March 19, 2001.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Suspension and Disciplinary Actions

Application: The court ordered the suspension of Harold J. Meltzer from practicing law for one year and one day as a result of the Disciplinary Board's findings.

Reasoning: Harold J. Meltzer is suspended from the Bar of the Commonwealth for one year and one day, following the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendations dated January 22, 2001.

Compliance with Disciplinary Rules Post-Suspension

Application: The suspended attorney is required to adhere to the specified provisions outlined in Rule 217, Pa. R.D.E., which govern conduct following suspension.

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

Payment of Costs as a Condition of Suspension

Application: The attorney must pay the costs associated with the disciplinary proceedings as required by Rule 208(g), Pa. R.D.E.

Reasoning: He must pay costs to the Disciplinary Board as mandated by Rule 208(g), Pa. R.D.E.