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William Burton
Docket No. 2020-D108
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DCCA Opinion (August 27, 2020)
Summary: In a reciprocal matter from Virginia, the D.C. Court of Appeals imposed reciprocal discipline and suspended Burton for one-year and one day, with reinstatement contingent on a showing of fitness and compliance with the conditions imposed by the state of Virginia. Burton was found to have engaged in extended neglect of his client, numerous instances of dishonesty, and failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigations in both Virginia and the District of Columbia
DCCA Order (June 22, 2020)
Summary: In re William F. Burton. Bar No. 431812. June 22, 2020. Burton was suspended on an interim basis based upon discipline imposed in Virginia.
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- 2019-20 Annual Report of the Board on Professional Responsibility
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- Amendment to Reinstatement Questionnaire
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