Warner Anthony

DCCA Order (December 13, 2018)

Summary: The D.C. Court of Appeals suspended Anthony for one year with fitness. While retained to represent two clients (a married couple) before the U.S. Tax Court, Anthony: failed to provide competent representation; did not act with the necessary commitment and dedication to the interests of the client or with the zeal in advocacy upon the client's behalf; failed to communicate the status of the petitions and failed to explain the matter to an extent necessary for the clients to make informed decisions; did not provide the clients with a written statement of the rate or basis of the fee, the scope of the representation, or what expenses would be their responsibility; failed to turn over the client file to successor counsel; and knowingly disobeyed an obligation of the tribunal on two occasions. In addition, Anthony failed to respond to Disciplinary Counsel's investigation. Finally, Anthony's failure to inform the clients that their cases were dismissed in 2013, 2015 or 2016 was dishonest. (Rules 1.4(a), 1.4(b), 1.5(b), 1.16(d), 8.1(b), 8.4(c) and 8.4(d) and ABA Model rules 1.1, 1,3, 3.4(c) and 8.4(d))

DCCA Order (October 29, 2018)

Summary: Anthony 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 17, 2018, recommendation of a one-year suspension with fitness.

Board Report and Orders (July 17, 2018)

Summary: Not yet available.

Hearing Committee Report (May 23, 2018)

Summary: Not yet available.