James Moody

DCCA Opinion (April 11, 2024)

Summary: In re James A. Moody. Bar No. 294504. April 11, 2024. The D.C. Court of Appeals disbarred Moody for intentional misappropriation and other Rule violations and reiterated the Board’s statement that, should Moody seek reinstatement, a demonstration that he has made his client whole will be highly relevant evidence. While retained to represent a California raisin producer who sought to recover economic losses it suffered due to the setaside program, Moody violated Rules 1.5(b) (failure to provide written statement regarding fee and scope of representation), 1.15(a) and (d) (intentional misappropriation), 1.15(c) (failure to notify client of the receipt of settlement funds), 8.1(b) (knowing failure to respond to Disciplinary Counsel’s requests for information), 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, and deceit), and 8.4(d) (serious interference with the administration of justice), as well as D.C. Bar Rule XI, § 2(b)(3) (duty to comply with court and Board orders).

DCCA Order (March 26, 2024)

Summary: In re James A. Moody. Bar No. 294504. March 26, 2024. Moody 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 February 1, 2024, recommendation of disbarment

Board Report and Orders (February 1, 2024)

Summary: In re James A. Moody. Bar No. 294504. February 1, 2024. The Board on Professional Responsibility recommended that the D.C. Court of Appeals disbar Moody and that client restitution would be highly relevant evidence should he seek reinstatement. While retained to represent a California raisin producer who sought to recover economic losses it suffered due to the set-aside program, Moody violated Rules 1.5(b) (failure to provide a written statement regarding fees and scope of representation), 1.15(a) and 1.15(d) (intentional misappropriation), 1.15(c) (failure to notify client of the receipt of settlement funds), 8.1(b) (knowing failure to respond to Disciplinary Counsel’s requests for information), 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, and deceit), and 8.4(d) (serious interference with the administration of justice), as well as D.C. Bar Rule XI, § 2(b)(3) (duty to comply with court and Board orders).

Hearing Committee Report (December 19, 2023)

Summary: Not yet available.

Specification of Charges (April 26, 2023)