Edward Gonzalez

DCCA Opinion (May 2, 2019)

Summary: The D.C. Court of Appeals suspended Gonzalez for one year with fitness. While retained to represent a husband and wife in a bankruptcy matter, Gonzalez failed to explain matters to the extent reasonably necessary to permit his clients to make informed decisions regarding the representation, failed to take timely steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect his clients’ interests in connection with the termination of representation, and engaged in conduct that seriously interfered with the administration of justice. Rules 1.4(b), 1.16(d), and 8.4(d).

DCCA Order (January 18, 2019)

Summary: Gonzalez 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 October 24, 2018, recommendation of a one-year suspension with fitness.

Board Report and Orders (October 24, 2018)

Summary: The Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that the D.C. Court of Appeals suspend Gonzalez for one year with fitness. While retained to represent a husband and wife in a bankruptcy matter, Gonzalez failed to explain matters to the extent reasonably necessary to permit his clients to make informed decisions regarding the representation, failed to take timely steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect his clients’ interests in connection with the termination of representation, and engaged in conduct that seriously interfered with the administration of justice. Rules 1.4(b), 1.16(d), and 8.4(d).

Hearing Committee Report (September 17, 2018)

Summary: Not yet available.