In the Matter of Kathryn J. Jaconetti

This matter is before the Court on the report and recommendation of the special master, Walter P. Rowe, recommending that the Court accept a petition for voluntary discipline filed by Kathryn J. Jaconetti State Bar No. 388491. The report addresses eight formal complaints arising out of Jaconetti’s neglect or abandonment of eight clients and recommends that the Court impose a three-year suspension, with conditions, including restitution to her clients and proof that she is mentally competent and not impaired.

In 2009 and 2010 the State Bar filed four formal complaints against Jaconetti. She submitted a petition for voluntary discipline, but the special master rejected it. Subsequently, the State Bar filed three additional formal complaints and entered into a consent agreement with Jaconetti for her to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. After the psychiatrist’s report was issued, the State Bar filed its eighth formal complaint. Jaconetti then submitted an amended petition for voluntary discipline and, after further negotiations with the Bar, filed her second amended petition.