In the Matter of Peter Leach

Opinion

Supreme Court

No. 2025-56-M.P.

In the Matter of Peter Leach. :

ORDER

On February 24, 2025, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13 of the Supreme Court Rules of Disciplinary Procedure for Attorneys, the respondent, Peter Leach (also known as Peter P. D. Leach), filed an affidavit with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court setting forth that he was convicted of wire fraud and federal income tax evasion in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and that he is aware that he is the subject of an investigation into professional misconduct. The respondent’s affidavit sets forth that he freely and voluntarily consents to disbarment and that he is fully aware of the implications of submitting his consent. On February 26, 2025, Disciplinary Counsel filed respondent’s affidavit with the Court.

Upon review of respondent’s affidavit, we deem that an order disbarring respondent is appropriate.

Accordingly, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the respondent, Peter Leach (also known as Peter P. D. Leach), be and is hereby disbarred on consent from engaging in the practice of law.

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This matter shall be closed.

Entered as an Order of this Court this 10th day of March 2025.

By Order,

/s/ Meredith A. Benoit

Clerk

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 Peter Leach.

Case Number No. 2025-56-M.P.

Date Order Filed March 10, 2025

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 Reilley Travers, Esq.

Attorney(s) on Appeal Chief Disciplinary Counsel For Respondent:

John L. Calcagni, Esq.

SU-CMS-02B (revised November 2022)