Matter of Mullen

648 A.2d 806, 1994 R.I. LEXIS 257, 1994 WL 614139

• Court: Supreme Court of Rhode Island
• Decided: October 27, 1994
• Docket: No. 94-635 M.P.
• Status: Published

Opinion

ORDER

On October 12, 1994, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13, of the Supreme Court Rules, Respondent filed an affidavit with this Court’s Disciplinary Board setting forth that he is aware he is the subject of an investigation of professional misconduct. 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 October 25, 1994, Disciplinary Counsel filed Respondent’s affidavit with the Court.

Upon review of Respondent’s affidavit, we deem such an order appropriate.

Accordingly, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13 it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the Respondent, James J. Mullen be and he is hereby Disbarred on Consent from engaging in the practice of law.

It is further ordered that Peter J. McGinn, Esquire, be appointed a Special Master to take possession of all Respondent’s client files and client accounts, to inventory them, and to take whatever steps are necessary to protect the clients’ interests, including accepting funds for safekeeping and eventual distribution to former clients or other claimants who might have an interest in such funds. .Peter J. McGinn, Esquire, is further empowered to enter upon Respondent’s office premises in order to effectuate this Order.

SHEA, J., did not participate.