Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Mingo County Lawyer Loses Law License.
The West Virginia State Supreme Court ruled in a written opinion that Williamson lawyer William Duty must surrender his law license.
The high court agreed with the original decision made by the West Virginia Disciplinary Board in May of last year.
The justices said Duty must pay $ 2,000 in restitution to a former client.
Also, in order for Duty to apply for reinstatement , he must have his practice supervised for two years, undergo either alcohol or narcotics counseling and complete 12 hours of legal ethics education.
The high court agreed with the original decision made by the West Virginia Disciplinary Board in May of last year.
The justices said Duty must pay $ 2,000 in restitution to a former client.
Also, in order for Duty to apply for reinstatement , he must have his practice supervised for two years, undergo either alcohol or narcotics counseling and complete 12 hours of legal ethics education.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 3:20 PM 
