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Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Nolan

Citations: 548 Pa. 29; 693 A.2d 580; 1997 Pa. LEXIS 591Docket: No. 305 Disciplinary Docket No. 3

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; February 23, 1997; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Angela E. Nolan submitted a verified Statement of Resignation on December 26, 1996, expressing her desire to resign from the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Rule 215 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E). The Court accepted her resignation and ordered her disbarment by consent. Additionally, Nolan is required to comply with Rule 217 of the Pa.R.D.E. She must also pay any applicable costs to the Disciplinary Board as outlined in Rule 208(g) of the Pa.R.D.E.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Disciplinary Enforcement Rules

Application: Angela E. Nolan is required to adhere to the procedures and obligations set forth in Rule 217 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement following her disbarment.

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

Disbarment by Consent

Application: The court ordered Angela E. Nolan's disbarment by consent following her resignation under the applicable disciplinary rules.

Reasoning: The Court accepted her resignation and ordered her disbarment by consent.

Payment of Costs under Rule 208(g)

Application: Angela E. Nolan must pay any costs associated with the disciplinary proceedings as specified by Rule 208(g) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

Reasoning: She must also pay any applicable costs to the Disciplinary Board as outlined in Rule 208(g) of the Pa.R.D.E.

Resignation from the Bar under Rule 215

Application: The court accepted Angela E. Nolan's resignation from the Bar as per her request submitted under Rule 215 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement.

Reasoning: Angela E. Nolan submitted a verified Statement of Resignation on December 26, 1996, expressing her desire to resign from the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Rule 215 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement (Pa.R.D.E).