Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court· 8/6/1998

In re Kennedy

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428 Mass. 156
697 N.E.2d 538
1998 Mass. LEXIS 473

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disbarring attorney who pleaded guilty to eleven counts of making false statements to a lender, mail fraud, and wire fraud
disbarring attorney who pleaded guilty to eleven counts of making false statements to a lender, mail fraud, and wire fraud
community service, favorable reputation, and pro bona representation, although commendable, do not “alone offset the consequences of serious unethical conduct”
reputation in community, pro bono representation of clients, and other acts, though commendable, do not “alone offset the consequences of serious unethical conduct”
“Community service, pro bona representation of clients, and a favorable reputation in the community are commendable, but they cannot alone offset the consequences of serious unethical conduct which otherwise calls for disbarment”

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Judges: Wilkins

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