Terri Lea

DCCA Opinion (April 23, 2009)

Summary: The D.C. Court of Appeals suspended Lea 30 days with fitness and, as a condition for reinstatement, ordered that she respond promptly to the inquiries of Bar Counsel and the order of the board pertaining to the underlying disciplinary proceeding against her, if she has not already done so as of the date of this opinion. Lea failed to respond to Bar Counsel’s lawful demand for information, and to comply with a board order directing her to do so, and she engaged in conduct that seriously interfered with the administration of justice. Rules 8.1(b), 8.4(d) and D.C. Bar R. XI, § 2(b)(3).

Board Report and Orders (March 3, 2006)

Summary: The Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that the D.C. Court of Appeals suspend Lea for 30 days with a requirement that reinstatement be conditioned upon her providing Bar Counsel with a written response to the disciplinary complaint. Lea failed to comply with a board order and to respond to Bar Counsel’s lawful demand for information, and engaged in conduct that seriously interferes with the administration of justice. The board chair wrote a separate concurring statement. Rules 8.1(b) and 8.4(d) and D.C. Bar R. XI, § 2(b)(3).