Darlene Jackson

DCCA Opinion (August 31, 2023)

Summary: In re Darlene C. Jackson. Bar No. 445931. August 31, 2023. The D.C. Court of Appeals suspended Jackson for 60 days with fitness. Jackson violated Rules 3.4(c) and 8.4(d) by issuing a subpoena in a federal court civil action while discovery was stayed and by disclosing the contents of a sealed settlement agreement. Jackson violated Rule 8.1(b) by failing to respond to Disciplinary Counsel’s investigative inquiries and to a Board order compelling a response. In addition, Jackson violated Rule 8.4(d) by failing to attend a duly noticed status conference in the underlying matter and by failing to respond to Disciplinary Counsel’s investigative inquiries. Finally, Jackson violated D.C. Bar R. XI, § 2(b)(3), by failing to comply with a Board order compelling a response to Disciplinary Counsel’s inquiries.

DCCA Order (August 10, 2023)

Summary: In re Darlene C. Jackson. Bar No. 445931. August 10, 2023. Jackson 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 June 30, 2023, recommendation of a 60-day suspension with fitness.

Board Report and Orders (June 30, 2023)

Summary: In re Darlene C. Jackson. Bar No. 445931. June 30, 2023. The Board on Professional Responsibility recommended that the D.C. Court of Appeals suspend Jackson for 60 days with fitness. Jackson violated Rules 3.4(c) and 8.4(d) by issuing a subpoena in a federal court civil action while discovery was stayed and by disclosing the contents of a sealed settlement agreement. Jackson violated Rule 8.1(b) by failing to respond to Disciplinary Counsel’s investigative inquiries and a Board order compelling a response. In addition, Jackson violated Rule 8.4(d) by failing to attend a duly noticed status conference in the underlying matter and by failing to respond to Disciplinary Counsel’s investigative inquiries. Finally, Jackson violated D.C. Bar R. XI, § 2(b)(3), by failing to comply with a Board order compelling a response to Disciplinary Counsel’s inquiries.

Hearing Committee Report (January 31, 2023)

Summary: Not yet available.

Specification of Charges (March 23, 2022)