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Bar News - February 4, 2005


NH Supreme Court Orders

By order dated July 13, 2004, the supreme court designated the Honorable Thomas A. Rappa, Jr. as a farmily division judge for Grafton and Rockingham counties, for a period of six months. Pursuant to Laws 1995, 152:5, relative to the family division pilot program, the supreme court now designates the Honorable Thomas A. Rappa, Jr. as a family division judge, effective upon the expiration of said six-month period and continuing thereafter.

Dated: January 12, 2005
Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 37, the supreme court appoints Gretchen Hamel, of Concord, to a three-year term on the Professional Conduct Committee of the Attorney Discipline System, which term expires on December 31, 2007. Attorney Hamel is appointed to replace Morgan Hollis, whose term expired on December 31, 2004, and who did not wish to be reappointed.

January 14, 2005
Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


ADM-2004-0158
In the Matter
of Barbara C. Huppe

On December 7, 2004, this court issued an order requiring Barbara C. Huppe show cause why she should not be suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire for failing to pay $300 in fees assessed for late filing of her 2004 annual trust accounting certificate.

Ms. Huppe has neither responded to the show cause order, nor brought herself into compliance with Supreme Court Rule 50-A(2).

Ms. Huppe is hereby suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire. The court hereby requires that Ms. Huppe's trust accounts and other financial records be audited at her expense.

Ms Huppe is ordered to notify all clients in writing that she has been suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire and, by Friday, February 18, 2005, to notify the court that she has completed this task. On or before Wednesday, February 2, 2005, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise the court if it believes that an attorney should be appointed to make an inventory of Ms. Huppe's files and to take action to protect the interests of her clients.

Broderick, C.J., and Nadeau, Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

DATE: January 18, 2005
ATTEST: Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


ADM-2004-0145
In the Matter of
Deborah S. Barrett-Smith

On November 29, 2004, this court issued an order requiring Deborah S. Barrett-Smith to file her 2004 annual trust accounting certificate of compliance and to pay $300 in fees assessed for late filing of her annual trust accounting certificate, or be suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Ms. Barrett-Smith has neither responded to the order, nor brought herself into compliance with Supreme Court Rule 50-A(2).

Ms. Barrett-Smith is hereby suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire. The court hereby requires that Ms. Barrett-Smith's trust accounts and other financial records be audited at her expense.

Ms Barrett-Smith is ordered to notify her clients in writing that she has been suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire and to notify the court by Friday, February 18, 2005 that she has completed this task. On or before Wednesday, February 2, 2005, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise the court if it believes that an attorney should be appointed to make an inventory of Ms. Barrett-Smith's files and to take action to protect the interests of Ms. Barrett-Smith's clients.

Broderick, C.J., and Nadeau, Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

DATE: January 18, 2005
ATTEST: Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


ADM-2004-0157
In the Matter of
Mark J. Gillis

On December 7, 2004, this court issued an order requiring Mark J. Gillis to file his 2004 annual trust accounting certificate of compliance and to pay $300 in fees assessed for late filing of the annual trust accounting certificate, or be suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Mr. Gillis has neither responded to the show cause order, nor brought himself into compliance with Supreme Court Rule 50-A(2).

Mr. Gillis is hereby suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire. The court hereby requires that Mr. Gillis's trust accounts and other financial records be audited at his expense.

Mr. Gillis is ordered to notify his clients in writing that he has been suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire and to notify the court by Friday, February 18, 2005 that he has completed this task. On or before, Wednesday, February 2, 2005, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise the court if it believes that an attorney should be appointed to make an inventory of Mr. Gillis's files and to take action to protect the interests of Mr. Gillis's clients.

Broderick, C.J., and Nadeau, Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

DATE: January 18, 2005
ATTEST: Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


ADM-2004-0156
In the Matter of
Edmund DiSanto

On December 7, 2004, this court issued an order requiring Edmund DiSanto to file his 2004 annual trust accounting certificate of compliance and to pay $300 in fees assessed for late filing of the annual trust accounting certificate, or be suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Mr. DiSanto has neither responded to the show cause order, nor brought himself into compliance with Supreme Court Rule 50-A(2).

Mr. DiSanto is hereby suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire. The court hereby requires that Mr. DiSanto's trust accounts and other financial records be audited at his expense.

Mr. DiSanto is ordered to notify his clients in writing that he has been suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire and to notify the court by Friday, February 18, 2005 that he has completed this task. On or before Wednesday, February 2, 2005, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise the court if it believes that an attorney should be appointed to make an inventory of Mr. DiSanto's files and to take action to protect the interests of his clients.

Broderick, C.J., and Nadeau, Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

DATE: January 18, 2005
ATTEST: Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


ADM-2004-0168
In the Matter of
Edward J. O'Brien

On December 16, 2004, this court issued an order requiring Edmund J. O'Brien to file his 2004 annual trust accounting certificate of compliance and to pay $300 in fees assessed for late filing of the annual trust accounting certificate, or be suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Mr. O'Brien has neither responded to the show cause order, nor brought himself into compliance with Supreme Court Rule 50-A(2).

Mr. O'Brien is hereby suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire. The court hereby requires that Mr. O'Brien's trust accounts and other financial records be audited at his expense.

Mr. O'Brien is ordered to notify his clients in writing that he has been suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire and to notify the court by Monday, February 21, 2005 that he has completed this task. On or before Thursday, February 3, 2005, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise the court if it believes that an attorney should be appointed to make an inventory of Mr. O'Brien's files and to take action to protect the interests of his clients.

Broderick, C.J., and Nadeau, Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

DATE: January 19, 2005
ATTEST: Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


ADM-2004-0169
In the Matter of
William S. Powell

On December 17, 2004, this court issued an order requiring William S. Powell to file his 2004 annual trust accounting certificate of compliance and to pay $300 in fees assessed for late filing of the annual trust accounting certificate, or be suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Mr. Powell has neither responded to the show cause order, nor brought himself into compliance with Supreme Court Rule 50-A(2).

Mr. Powell is hereby suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire. The court hereby requires that Mr. Powell's trust accounts and other financial records be audited at his expense.

Mr. Powell is ordered to notify his clients in writing that he has been suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire and to notify the court by Monday, February 21, 2005 that he has completed this task. On or before Thursday, February 3, 2005, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise the court if it believes that an attorney should be appointed to make an inventory of Mr. Powell's files and to take action to protect the interests of his clients.

Broderick, C.J., and Nadeau, Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

DATE: January 19, 2005
ATTEST: Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire


ADM-2004-0171
In the Matter of
Christopher M. Tremblay

On December 17, 2004, this court issued an order requiring Christopher M. Tremblay to file his 2004 annual trust accounting certificate of compliance and to pay $300 in fees assessed for late filing of the annual trust accounting certificate, or be suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Mr. Tremblay has neither responded to the show cause order, nor brought himself into compliance with Supreme Court Rule 50-A(2).

Mr. Tremblay is hereby suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire. The court hereby requires that Mr. Tremblay's trust accounts and other financial records be audited at his expense.

Mr. Tremblay is ordered to notify his clients in writing that he has been suspended from the practice of law in New Hampshire and to notify the court by Monday, February 21, 2005 that he has completed this task. On or before Thursday, February 3, 2005, the Attorney Discipline Office shall advise the court if it believes that an attorney should be appointed to make an inventory of Mr. Tremblay's files and to take action to protect the interests of his clients.

Broderick, C.J., and Nadeau, Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

DATE: January 19, 2005
ATTEST: Eileen Fox, Clerk
Supreme Court of New Hampshire

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