In Re Kersey

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

• staying execution of disbarment and imposing five years probation where attorney proved the requisite nexus between his alcoholism and the misconduct and rehabilitation
• discussing in depth the disease of alcoholism and the probable effect of various sanctions when encouraging attorneys to seek rehabilitation is the goal
• staying a period of suspension in favor of probation based upon evidence of a disability or addiction that caused the misconduct and proof of rehabilitation
• noting broad impact alcoholism had on respondent’s life beyond his legal practice
• “Today we hold that alcoholism is a mitigating factor to be considered in determining discipline”
• “When alcoholism has been a causal factor leading to professional misconduct, rehabilitation from that condition will be considered a significant factor in imposing discipline.”

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).