Paragraph 13-26 Appeal from Board Determinations
Paragraph 13. Procedure for Disciplining, Suspending, and Disbarring Attorneys
Rule Text
(A) Right of Appeal. As a matter of right any Respondent may appeal to this Court from an order of Admonition, Public Reprimand, Suspension, or Disbarment imposed by the Board, except for any sanction to which Respondent has agreed, using the procedures outlined in Rule 5:21(b) of the Rules of this Court. An appeal lies once the Memorandum Order described in this Paragraph has been served on the Respondent. No appeal lies from a Summary Order or Agreed Disposition. If a Respondent appeals to this Court, then the Bar may file assignments of cross-error pursuant to Rule 5:28 of the Rules of this Court.
(B) Determination. This Court must hear the case and make such determination in connection therewith as it deems right and proper.
(C) Office of the Attorney General. In all appeals to this Court, the Office of the Attorney General, or the Bar Counsel, if so requested by the Attorney General, must represent the interests of the Commonwealth and its citizens as appellees. The amendments effective December 1, 2019, revised Paragraph 13-26 to clarify and simplify language. The amendments effective January 31, 2014, revised Paragraph 13-26 regarding appeals from Disciplinary Board determinations.