| Attorney ID |
81819 |
| Attorney Name |
James, Janeane Michelle |
| DBP Docket No. |
120 DB 2005 |
| Supreme Court Docket No. |
No. 1088 DD 3 |
| County |
Philadelphia |
| Disciplinary Counsel |
Cathy Young Thomer |
| Counsel for Respondent |
Samuel C. Stretton |
| Decision Date |
2006-01-05 |
| Effective Date |
2006-02-05 |
| Case Digest |
On November 1, 2002, Respondent was transferred to inactive status for failure to pay her attorney registration fee, and on November 14, 2002, Respondent was again transferred to inactive status for failure to comply with the CLE requirements. Respondent continued to practice law after being transferred to inactive status and after being notified by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the charges against her. Respondent collected legal fees from four individuals and provided little to no legal services. |
| Rule Violation(s) |
5.5(b)(adopted 10/16/87, revised and renumbered RPC 5.5(a) effective 5/15/04), and Pa.R.D.E. 203(b)(3) via Pa.R.D.E. 217(j)(2) |
| Discipline Imposed |
Suspension for eighteen months |
| Points of Law |
Supreme Court ordered Respondent to pay restitution to two clients whom she collected legal fees while on inactive status and provided no legal services. |
| Report/Opinion |
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