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5 Vermont opinions name it 1 courts 1853–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Vermont courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
In re Paul Kulig (Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Appellant)green
vt · 2022 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Kulig, 2022 VT 33, ¶ 51 (explaining that “[a]n attorney has a duty to represent the client with undivided loyalty, which forms part of the foundation of the attorney- client relationship” and that attorneys must “avoid even the appearance of impropriety” to maintain public confidence in the bar (quotations omitted)).

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State v. Chambersgreen
vt · 1984 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See State v. Chambers, 144 Vt. 377, 384 , 477 A.2d 974, 979 (1984); V.R.Cr.P. 32(c)(3).

1990See State v. Chambers, 144 Vt. 377, 384 , 477 A.2d 974, 979 (1984); V.R.Cr.P. 32(c)(3).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Neisner green
vt · 2010
2 sentences

2019Recent Vermont caselaw indicates that we have applied a two-year suspension when attorneys engaged in criminal conduct that "undermined public confidence in the integrity of the bar and the administration of justice." Pope , 2014 VT 94 , ¶ 14, 197 Vt. 638 , 101 A.3d 1284 (considering other state's two-year suspension appropriate for attorney convicted of identity theft against elderly friend); Neisner , 2010 VT 102 , ¶ 26, 189 Vt. 145 , 16 A.3d 587 (finding two-year suspension for attorney convicted of four criminal offenses in line with "sanctions that [this Court] and the Professional Respon

2019Recent Vermont caselaw indicates that we have applied a two-year suspension when attorneys engaged in criminal conduct that "undermined public confidence in the integrity of the bar and the administration of justice." Pope , 2014 VT 94 , ¶ 14, 197 Vt. 638 , 101 A.3d 1284 (considering other state's two-year suspension appropriate for attorney convicted of identity theft against elderly friend); Neisner , 2010 VT 102 , ¶ 26, 189 Vt. 145 , 16 A.3d 587 (finding two-year suspension for attorney convicted of four criminal offenses in line with "sanctions that [this Court] and the Professional Respon

12019–2019
In re Pope green
vt · 2014
2 sentences

2019Recent Vermont caselaw indicates that we have applied a two-year suspension when attorneys engaged in criminal conduct that "undermined public confidence in the integrity of the bar and the administration of justice." Pope , 2014 VT 94 , ¶ 14, 197 Vt. 638 , 101 A.3d 1284 (considering other state's two-year suspension appropriate for attorney convicted of identity theft against elderly friend); Neisner , 2010 VT 102 , ¶ 26, 189 Vt. 145 , 16 A.3d 587 (finding two-year suspension for attorney convicted of four criminal offenses in line with "sanctions that [this Court] and the Professional Respon

2019Recent Vermont caselaw indicates that we have applied a two-year suspension when attorneys engaged in criminal conduct that "undermined public confidence in the integrity of the bar and the administration of justice." Pope , 2014 VT 94 , ¶ 14, 197 Vt. 638 , 101 A.3d 1284 (considering other state's two-year suspension appropriate for attorney convicted of identity theft against elderly friend); Neisner , 2010 VT 102 , ¶ 26, 189 Vt. 145 , 16 A.3d 587 (finding two-year suspension for attorney convicted of four criminal offenses in line with "sanctions that [this Court] and the Professional Respon

12019–2019
McKaskle v. Wiggins green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2017Fundamentally, the level of patient participation allowed by the judge in any case must strike an appropriate balance between recognizing the patient's significant dignity and autonomy interests, see id . at 176-77, 104 S.Ct. 944 , and the State's interest in ensuring the accuracy of the fact-finding process.

12017–2017
Nelson v. Denison neutral
vt · 1843
1 sentence

1853This matter has been considered as so long settled in this State, that it is not probable it would ever have been attempted to be raised, in any other form, except in abatement, as has always been done heretofore, had it not been for the case of Nelson v. Denison, 17 Vt. 73 .

11853–1853

Where else courts name it

CA 204 (1957–2026) PA 64 (1930–2025) MD 51 (1971–2025) IL 47 (1976–2026) NJ 29 (1979–2026) OK 21 (1984–2022) MA 21 (1987–2025) NY 20 (1900–2024) TX 19 (1983–2025) DC 17 (1984–2022) IN 13 (1905–2019) AZ 11 (1989–2022) MN 10 (1980–2015) UT 9 (1999–2024) NC 7 (1908–2023) WY 7 (2014–2023) NV 7 (2001–2017) MO 6 (1973–2004) WA 6 (2015–2019) FL 6 (1992–2015) LA 6 (1975–2005) VA 5 (1991–2007) VT 5 (1853–2023) MI 5 (1928–1981) TN 5 (2020–2026) AR 5 (1993–2015) CT 5 (1881–2014) KS 4 (1965–2022) MS 4 (2008–2014) HI 4 (2008–2020) AL 3 (1920–2007) OR 3 (1992–2022) RI 2 (2011–2015) KY 2 (1975–2012) CO 2 (1959–1959) NH 2 (1985–1999) IA 2 (2017–2023) OH 2 (2000–2002) MT 2 (1978–1989) AK 2 (1974–1980) ME 2 (2008–2010) WI 2 (2017–2018)

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