In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte
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Opinion
Supreme Court
No. 2026-68-M.P.
In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte. :
ORDER
On March 3, 2026, this Court’s Disciplinary Counsel filed a petition pursuant
to Article III, Rule 6(e) of the Supreme Court Rules of Disciplinary Procedure
requesting that the Court order the respondent, Jesse W. Duarte, to file an answer to
a disciplinary complaint. Counsel informed us that the respondent had failed to
answer the complaint despite several notices being sent requesting that he do so.
On March 27, 2026, we entered an order reprimanding the respondent for his
failure to answer that complaint and directing him to file his answer within ten days.
The order further provided that his failure to do so would result in his suspension
from the practice of law. On the same day, attempts were made to serve the
respondent with that order by mail at the address the respondent has on file with this
Court and his last known home address and electronically at both email addresses
that the respondent has on file with this Court. All mailed and electronic
communications have been returned as undeliverable. The respondent has failed to
file his answer and is in willful defiance of this Court’s order.
-1- Accordingly, it is ordered that the respondent, Jesse W. Duarte, is suspended
from engaging in the practice of law in this state, effective immediately, and until
further order of this Court.
Entered as an Order of this Court this 30th day of April 2026.
By Order,
/s/ Meredith A. Benoit Clerk
-2- STATE OF RHODE ISLAND SUPREME COURT – CLERK’S OFFICE Licht Judicial Complex 250 Benefit Street Providence, RI 02903
ORDER COVER SHEET
Title of Case In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte.
Case Number No. 2026-68-M.P.
Date Order Filed April 30, 2026
Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Justices Long, JJ.
Source of Appeal N/A
Judicial Officer from Lower Court N/A
For Petitioner:
Kerry Travers, Esq. Maria R. Lenz, Esq. Attorney(s) on Appeal Office of Disciplinary Counsel For Respondent:
Jesse W. Duarte, pro se
SU-CMS-02B (revised November 2022)
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