In the Matter of Peter Leach

• Court: Supreme Court of Rhode Island
• Decided: March 10, 2025
• Docket: 2025-0056-M.P.
• Status: Published

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.

-1- 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

-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 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)