The Alabama State Bar has determined that there is insufficient evidence to discipline lawyer Richard Horne, whom a local insurance agent had accused of ethical lapses related to a will that a jury determined was a fake. A one-page letter from the general counsel’s office of the State Bar informed the complainant, David Stroecker, that it was not taking action.
“The Disciplinary Commission has completed its review and consideration of this matter, and has determined that there is insufficient basis for a finding that there has been a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct,” the letter states. “Accordingly, the Disciplinary Commission has dismissed the complaint.”
Stroecker, a Mobile insurance agent whose stepdaughters contested the will, said he was surprised and disappointed by the bar’s decision. He said he plans to appeal and added that State Bar officials told him they would consider an appeal if he had new evidence. He said he plans to present the Alabama Supreme Court ruling upholding the Probate Court judgment.
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“Accordingly, the Disciplinary Commission has dismissed the complaint."
ReplyDeleteThat's happening all across the country.
More coverups by self-polici8ng all the time.
You hit the nail on the head, Thelma.
ReplyDeleteShame on the AL State Bar.
Would the proposed 5-step interview protocol which is outlined at http://nasga-stopguardianabuse.blogspot.com/2012/02/elder-protection-and-abuse-prevention.html have made any difference in this case?
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