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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Abrams

Citation: 806 A.2d 849Docket: No. 665 Disciplinary Docket No. 3

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; July 25, 2002; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Marvin Abrams is suspended from the Bar of the Commonwealth for one year, with the suspension retroactively effective from July 28, 2001. This decision follows the Report and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Board dated May 30, 2002. Abrams is required to comply with all provisions of Rule 217 Pa.R.D.E. Additionally, he must pay costs to the Disciplinary Board in accordance with Rule 208(g) Pa.R.D.E.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Suspension and Disciplinary Action

Application: The court has decided to suspend Marvin Abrams from practicing law for one year as a disciplinary measure.

Reasoning: Marvin Abrams is suspended from the Bar of the Commonwealth for one year, with the suspension retroactively effective from July 28, 2001.

Compliance with Disciplinary Rules

Application: Abrams is mandated to adhere to specific procedural requirements as set forth by the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

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

Payment of Disciplinary Costs

Application: Marvin Abrams is obligated to cover the costs associated with the disciplinary proceedings as stipulated by the relevant rule.

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

Retroactive Effect of Disciplinary Action

Application: The suspension of Marvin Abrams is applied retroactively, affecting his status from a prior date.

Reasoning: The suspension retroactively effective from July 28, 2001.