SJC No. 2022-077 In re: Gail A. Balser 182 N. Main St. Attleboro, MA 02703 Judgment (disbarment) entered by Justice Gaziano on Dec. 20, 2022 The respondent was disbarred, effective immediately, for intentional misuse of multiple clients’ funds with continuing deprivation and failure to cooperate with bar counsel’s investigation. Summary The respondent, a solo practitioner,
SJC No. 2020-030 In re: Hanford Chiu 950 High St. Central Falls, RI 02863 Judgment (disbarment) entered by Justice Gaziano on Oct. 27, 2022 The respondent was disbarred following his conviction of multiple felonies. Summary On Feb. 11, 2020, Hanford Chiu (respondent) who was admitted to the bar of the Commonwealth on Nov. 18,
SJC No. BD-2022-057 In re: Mark E. Archer The Centers at Burlington 67 South St., Suite 400 West Burlington, MA 01803 Order (term suspension) entered by Justice Gaziano on Sept. 7, 2022, with an effective date of Oct. 7, 2022 For intentional misuse with temporary deprivation in three matters, and IOLTA recordkeeping violations, the respondent
The State Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case involving profound questions about a person's control over the end of their life and whether a doctor can legally help.