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Matthew Swyers
Docket No. 2017-D081
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DCCA Opinion (November 24, 2021)
Summary: In re Matthew H. Swyers. Bar No. 455692. November 24, 2021. In a reciprocal matter from Virginia, the D.C. Court of Appeals imposed reciprocal discipline and suspended Swyers for two years, subject to the conditions imposed by the state of Virginia, nunc pro tunc to October 21, 2021. In Virginia, Swyers was found to have failed to act competently, neglected clients’ trademark matters, deposited unearned fees out of trust, failed to supervise nonlawyer assistants, and aided in the unauthorized practice of law.
DCCA Order (September 16, 2021)
Summary: In re Matthew H. Swyers. Bar No. 455692. September 16, 2021. Swyers was suspended on an interim basis based upon discipline imposed in Virginia.
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