A city attorney who vowed months ago to file a wide-ranging lawsuit against Luzerne County Children and Youth is facing the loss of his legal license for one year based on a recommendation of a disciplinary panel.
The disciplinary board of the state Supreme Court issued a report that recommends the suspension of attorney James Hayward based on his mishandling of a bankruptcy case and the alleged “dishonesty” he exhibited in replying to allegations raised in the initial complaint.
The recommendation, which was forwarded to the Supreme Court on Sept. 27, seeks a stiffer sanction than was suggested by a hearing committee made up of attorneys who heard the original complaint against Hayward.
That committee suggested Hayward be publicly censured and placed on probation for one year. The committee’s report was not binding on the disciplinary board, however, which makes its own findings and recommendations. The final determination on what, if any sanction, will be decided by the Supreme Court.
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If we can't trust lawyers, whom can we trust?
Is this intentional to get our eyes & focus off of Luzerne County negligence and onto this attorney or is he really guilty?
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