| Attorney ID |
45882 |
| Attorney Name |
Hudak, Joseph Edward |
| DBP Docket No. |
148 & 174 DB 2003 |
| Supreme Court Docket No. |
852 DD No. 3 |
| County |
Allegheny |
| Disciplinary Counsel |
Richard Levine; Samuel Napoli |
| Counsel for Respondent |
Thomas R. Ceraso |
| Decision Date |
2005-03-01 |
| Effective Date |
2005-03-01 |
| Case Digest |
Respondent engaged in a pattern of misconduct, including lack of diligence in representing clients, failure to adequately communicate with his clients, failure to return unearned fees, and making misrepresentations. |
| Rule Violation(s) |
1.3, 1.4(a), 1.16(d), and 8.4(c) |
| Discipline Imposed |
Suspension of 1 year and 1 day, with credit for 4 ½ months served on temporary suspension. |
| Points of Law |
"Nonrefundable" fees still must be refunded if unearned. Attorney must communicate with a client through family members, if that is the client's chosen method of communication. |
| Report/Opinion |
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