Local Rule 83.6.7: DISBARMENT BY CONSENT
D. Mass. — Attorney rule
RULE 83.6.7 DISBARMENT BY CONSENT
(a) Consent to Disbarment Generally. Any attorney admitted to practice before this court may consent to disbarment.
(b) Procedure. In order to consent to disbarment, the attorney must deliver an affidavit to the court stating that:
(1) the attorney wishes to consent to disbarment;
(2) the attorney's consent is freely and voluntarily given and not made under coercion or duress;
(3) the attorney is fully aware of the implications of consenting to disbarment; and
(4) the attorney is aware of the pending investigation or proceeding and that grounds exist for disciplinary action, the nature of which shall be specifically set forth.
The affidavit shall also identify all jurisdictions in which the attorney has been admitted to practice. Upon receipt of the required affidavit, the chief judge shall enter an order disbarring the attorney, and direct the clerk to send a copy of the order to all jurisdictions in which the disbarred attorney has been admitted to practice.
Effective January 1, 2015.