An investigative panel for the Statewide Grievance Commmittee found probable cause that local attorney John T. Nugent engaged in unprofessional conduct while handling the estate of Josephine Smoron.
Nugent was Smoron's conservator when she died in June 2009. Shortly before he death, Nugent created two trusts that effectively disinherited Sam Manzo, an heir named in a 2004 will. Manzo filed the grievance complaint.
The panel, which is part of the state Judicial Branch, found that Nugent broke five conduct rules; never meeting Smoron, not reviewing the probate court files, and failure to consider her wishes.
A hearing on the matter before the full panel will be scheduled.
Source:
Judicial Panel Rules Against Nugent in Smoron Case
See Also:
CT: Judge Bryan Meccariello Faces Judicial Misconduct Charges
Grievance Panel Finding of Probable Cause in Complaint # 10-0744
I am glad to see this case being sorted out in what I think is a proper fashion from what I can tell.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, Rick Green's reporting brought their wrongdoing to light and I believe is responsible for the justice now.
John T. Nugent should be disbarred!
ReplyDeleteWow, some attorneys in the USA are actually held accountable for their actions. The "ethics" boards in my state exist to cover up wrongdoing by those in the legal system.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Rick Green for shining a light on this case. If there's one thing crooks don't like, it's "light."
The Probate Judge who was involved in this case, who dropped his bid for re-election, sure didn't like it.