Rule 178 Appeal to the Chief Justice

The member may appeal a decision of the hearing panel imposing discipline by filing a petition for review with the Chief Justice, together with proof of service thereof on both the disciplinary counsel and the hearing panel, within ten (10) days after service of the decision upon him, or if there was a motion for reconsideration, within ten (10) days after service upon him of the decision on the motion. Within twenty (20) days after filing a petition for review the member shall serve on the disciplinary counsel and file with the Chief Justice his brief. Disciplinary counsel shall serve and file a reply brief within fifteen (15) days after service of the member’s brief. The Chief Justice may entertain such oral argument as he deems necessary. The Chief Justice may affirm, reverse or modify the decision, or remand the matter for further proceedings. The Chief Justice may, either on his own or on application by the member, stay imposition of discipline pending his decision on the appeal. The stay may be granted on such conditions as the Chief Justice deems appropriate.