Ana Avendano

DCCA Opinion (October 30, 2008)

Summary: In a reciprocal matter from Maryland, the D.C. Court of Appeals suspended Avendano for 90 days as identical reciprocal discipline, nunc pro tunc to February 19, 2008. The Court of Appeals of Maryland suspended Avendano for 90 days by consent based on a joint petition wherein Avendano agreed that if a hearing were held, sufficient evidence could be produced to sustain the allegations of violations of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to diligence, communication, safekeeping property, declining or terminating representation, responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistants, and Bar admission and disciplinary matters. In addition, Avendano made restitution in the amount of $1,330 for legal fees and an Immigration and Naturalization Service filing fee paid by the client. Read full opinion.

Board Report and Orders (September 23, 2008)

Summary: In a reciprocal matter from Maryland, the Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that the D.C. Court of Appeals suspend Avendano for 90 days as identical reciprocal discipline. The Court of Appeals of Maryland suspended Avendano for 90 days by consent based on a joint petition wherein Avendano agreed that if a hearing were held, sufficient evidence could be produced to sustain the allegation of misconduct violating Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to diligence, communication, safekeeping property, declining or terminating representation, responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistants, and Bar admission and disciplinary matters. In addition, Avendano made restitution in the amount of $1,330 as a refund of the legal fees and Immigration and Naturalization Service filing fee paid by the client.