Local Rule LR 83.21.4: Reciprocal Discipline
M.D. Pa. — Attorney rule
LR 83.21.4 Reciprocal Discipline. Upon the expiration of thirty (30) days from service of the notice issued pursuant to the provisions of Local Rule 83.21.2(b) above, this court shall impose the identical discipline unless the respondent attorney demonstrates, or this court finds, that upon the face of the record upon which the discipline in another jurisdiction is predicated it clearly appears:
(a) That the procedure was so lacking in notice or opportunity to be heard as to constitute a deprivation of due process; or
(b) That there was such an infirmity of proof establishing the misconduct as to give rise to the clear conviction that this court could not, consistent with its duty, accept as final the conclusion on that subject; or
(c) That the imposition of the same discipline by this court would result in grave injustice; or
(d) That the misconduct established is deemed by this court to warrant substantially different discipline. Where this court determines that any of said elements exist, it shall enter such other order as it deems appropriate.