Ernest Francis

DCCA Opinion (September 30, 2021)

Summary: In re Ernest P. Francis. Bar No. 439894. September 30, 2021. In a reciprocal matter from Virginia, the D.C. Court of Appeals imposed equivalent reciprocal discipline and disbarred Francis. Francis consented to revocation in Virginia after being found to have made substantive decisions regarding a representation without the client’s knowledge or consent, including the unauthorized rejection of two settlement offers and filing of frivolous pleadings.

DCCA Order (July 14, 2021)

Summary: Francis was suspended on an interim basis based upon discipline imposed in Virginia.