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There was a charge of judicial misconduct filed against attorney Easterling to the State Bar of Texas -- Houston Region. It was declined and there was the option of resubmitting additional information. More information was submitted. However, they return the exact same denial letter with a difference only in reference number and investigator.
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STATE BAR OF TEXAS
Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel
March 13, 2001
Shaun Sanders
P. O. Box 9200 New Boston, Texas 75570
Re: H002015139 Shaun Sanders -Danny K. Easterling
Dear Mr. Sanders:
The disciplinary system of the State Bar of Texas serves one purpose: To investigate claims of professional misconduct committed by Texas Lawyers. A lawyer is guilty of professional misconduct only if he or she is in violation of the Texas Code of Professional Responsibility or the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct effective January 1, 1990. These are the rules that regulate the conduct of Texas lawyers. The Code is printed in Vernon’s Texas Codes Annotated, Volume 3 of the Government Code, Title 2, Subtitle G-Appendix A, Article X, Section 9 which can be found in your county law library. If an attorney has violated the Code, the Grievance Committee may discipline the attorney through a reprimand, suspension, or disbarment.
After carefully reviewing this grievance, it has been determined that the Information provided does not allege professional misconduct as defined in the Code. The rules allow for an appeal of this decision to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals. An appeal must be submitted in writing, within thirty (30) days after the date of this letter using the form enclosed.
In lieu of an appeal of this decision, pursuant to Rule 2.09, the complaint may be amended and re – filed with additional information one time only.
Please be reminded that pursuant to Rule 2.15 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, all information, proceedings, hearing transcripts, and statements, coming to the attention of the Investigatory Panel of the Grievance Committee must remain confidential and may not be disclosed to any person or entity (except the Chief Disciplinary Counsel) unless disclosure is ordered by the Court. However, it shall not constitute a breach of confidentiality to consult with an attorney.
Sincerely,
Robert S. Mapes
Investigator
Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel
State Bar of Texas
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CFI – 9. PRI
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STATE BAR OF TEXAS
Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel
June 19, 2001
Shaun Bicari Sanders
P. O. Box 9200 New Boston, Texas 75570
Re: H0040125667 Shaun Bicari Sanders - Danny Karl Easterling
Dear Mr. Sanders:
The disciplinary system of the State Bar of Texas serves one purpose: To investigate claims of professional misconduct committed by Texas Lawyers. A lawyer is guilty of professional misconduct only if he or she is in violation of the Texas Code of Professional Responsibility or the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct effective January 1, 1990. These are the rules that regulate the conduct of Texas lawyers. The Code is printed in Vernon’s Texas Codes Annotated, Volume 3 of the Government Code, Title 2, Subtitle G-Appendix A, Article X, Section 9 which can be found in your county law library. If an attorney has violated the Code, the Grievance Committee may discipline the attorney through a reprimand, suspension, or disbarment.
After carefully reviewing this grievance, it has been determined that the Information provided does not allege professional misconduct as defined in the Code. The rules allow for an appeal of this decision to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals. An appeal must be submitted in writing, within thirty (30) days after the date of this letter using the form enclosed.
In lieu of an appeal of this decision, pursuant to Rule 2.09, the complaint may be amended and re – filed with additional information one time only.
Please be reminded that pursuant to Rule 2.15 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, all information, proceedings, hearing transcripts, and statements, coming to the attention of the Investigatory Panel of the Grievance Committee must remain confidential and may not be disclosed to any person or entity (except the Chief Disciplinary Counsel) unless disclosure is ordered by the Court. However, it shall not constitute a breach of confidentiality to consult with an attorney.
Sincerely,
Santos E. Ibarra
Investigator
Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel
State Bar of Texas
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CFI 9 . PRI
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