Opinion
DOCKET NO. 01-264, JANUARY TERM, 2002
January 18, 2002
Original Jurisdiction: Professional Responsibility Board, DOCKET NOS. 2000-197 2001-051.
ENTRY ORDERRespondent Arthur Heald appeals from the recommendation of a hearing panel of the Professional Responsibility Board to suspend him from the practice of law for sixty days. Disciplinary counsel and respondent have submitted a stipulation in which respondent agrees to a public reprimand and to pay Laurence Lewin the sum of $1500 as reimbursement for legal fees and costs. In accordance with the stipulation, therefore, we reverse.
Arthur Heald is hereby publicly reprimanded for violations of Rule 1.3, 1.4(a), and 8.4(d) of the Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct.
BY THE COURT:
_______________________________________ Jeffrey L. Amestoy, Chief Justice
_______________________________________ James L. Morse, Associate Justice
_______________________________________ Denise R. Johnson, Associate Justice
_______________________________________ Marilyn S. Skoglund, Associate Justice