Gemma Antoine-Belton

DCCA Opinion (August 10, 2023)

Summary: In re Gemma Antoine-Belton. Bar No. 405604. August 10, 2023. The D.C. Court of Appeals accepted Antoine-Belton’s petition for negotiated discipline and suspended her for 60 days, with 30 days stayed in favor of a oneyear period of probation with conditions, for violations of Rules 1.1(a), 1.1(b), 1.7(b)(4), and 8.4(d). Antoine-Belton voluntarily acknowledged that, in connection with her appointments as guardian or conservator in four probate cases, she failed to provide competent representation, failed to serve the client with commensurate skill and care, and represented the client in a matter in which her professional judgment reasonably may have been adversely affected by her own personal interests. Furthermore, in one of the four cases, she engaged in conduct that seriously interfered with the administration of justice.

Hearing Committee Report (June 29, 2023)

Summary: In re Gemma Antoine-Belton. Bar No. 405604. June 29, 2023. The Board on Professional Responsibility’s Ad Hoc Hearing Committee recommended that the D.C. Court of Appeals accept Antoine-Belton’s petition for negotiated discipline and suspend her for 60 days, with 30 days stayed in favor of a one-year period of probation with conditions, for violations of Rules 1.1(a), 1.1(b), 1.7(b)(4), and 8.4(d).

Petition for Negotiated Discipline (October 28, 2022)