Catherine Abbey

DCCA Opinion (September 21, 2017)

Summary: The D.C. Court of Appeals disbarred Abbey. While retained to represent a client in a personal injury matter, Abbey engaged in reckless misappropriation and failed to promptly notify and/or disburse entrusted funds to a third party. Rules 1.15(a) and 1.15(c).

DCCA Order (October 4, 2016)

Summary: Abbey was suspended on an interim basis pursuant to D.C. Bar R. XI, § 9(g), pending final action on the Board on Professional Responsibility’s July 12, 2016, recommendation of disbarment.

Board Report and Orders (July 12, 2016)

Summary: The Board on Professional Responsibility recommends the D.C. Court of Appeals disbar Abbey. While retained to represent a client in a personal injury matter, Abbey engaged in reckless misappropriation and failed to promptly notify and/or disburse entrusted funds to a third party. Rules 1.15(a) and 1.15(c).

Hearing Committee Report (March 29, 2016)

Summary: Not yet available.