Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

In re Gaines

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.
On Report and Recommendation of Hearing Committee Number Eight Approving Petition for Negotiated Discipline (BDN 256-03 & 475-07).

Before FISHER and THOMPSON, Associate Judges, and NEWMAN, Senior Judge.

Bar Counsel received two complaints against the respondent, Rachele Gaines, in 2003. Thereafter Bar Counsel opened two investigations. The first matter, BDN 256-03, concerned counsel’s failure to represent the interests of her client, who was an incapacitated ward, hereinafter referred to as Shannon. After respondent had been appointed as Shannon’s guardian, she failed to visit him, attend review meetings, or file required reports with the court. Respondent also failed to take necessary actions after she received notice of the proposed decertification of Shannon’s Medicaid eligibility. Upon notice of this lapse, the court directed respondent to attend a hearing on why she should not be removed as Shannon’s guardian. Respondent was removed as Shannon’s guardian after she failed to attend the court hearing.

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
New Jersey Legal Awards 2024
October 29, 2024
East Brunswick, NJ

New Jersey Law Journal honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in New Jersey with their dedication to the profession.


Learn More
General Counsel Conference Southwest 2024
September 18, 2024 - September 19, 2024
Dallas, TX

Join General Counsel and Senior Legal Leaders at the Premier Forum Designed For and by General Counsel from Fortune 1000 Companies


Learn More
Women, Influence & Power in Law US Awards 2024
September 24, 2024
Chicago, IL

Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards honors women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
Seattle, WA State and Local Tax Associate

Description: Fox Rothschild LLP has an opening in Seattle, WA for an associate to join our growing state and local taxation (SALT) team. Thi...


Apply Now ›
NO FAULT ATTORNEY

NY defense counsel seeking experienced no fault attorney responsible for cases from inception to resolution, including court and arb appeara...


Apply Now ›
TRIAL ATTORNEY

NY auto defense firm seeks experienced TRIAL ATTORNEY to do trials, motions, court appearances and depositions. Salary range 100K-130K depen...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs