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Billy Ponds
Docket No. 2002-D149 & 2003-D008
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DCCA Opinion (June 9, 2005)
Summary: The D.C. Court of Appeals publicly censured Ponds. Ponds improperly disclosed confidential information in a motion to withdraw as defense counsel in Maryland. Maryland Rules of Prof’l Conduct R. 1.6 (made applicable by D.C. Rule 8.5(b)(1) (choice of law)).
Board Report and Orders (April 25, 2005)
Summary: The Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that the D.C. Court of Appeals publicly censure Ponds. Ponds disclosed confidential client information while representing a client in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, in violation of Rule 1.6 of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct.
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