occurrence of an ethics violation in Connecticut

33 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1994–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Wildwood Associates, Ltd. v. Espositogreen conn · 1989 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–2000 2 sentences 2000"The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Somers v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 245 Conn. 277 , 290 , 715 A.2d 712 (1998); see Practice Book § 2-38 (f). "[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in th 2000"The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Somers v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 245 Conn. 277 , 290 , 715 A.2d 712 (1998); see Practice Book § 2-38 (f). "[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in th	3	5
Weiss v. Statewide Grievance Committeegreen conn · 1993 · cited in 14 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2024 2 sentences 2024See Cohen v. State- wide Grievance Committee, 339 Conn. 503, 520 , 261 A.3d 722 (2021) (‘‘[t]he reviewing committee’s conclu- sion that the plaintiff made a ‘knowingly false statement’ is a factual finding’’). ‘‘Factual findings of the reviewing committee are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard.’’ Id. ‘‘Although the [committee] is not an administrative agency . . . the court’s review of its conclusions is similar to the review afforded to an administrative agency decision.’’ (Citation omitted.) Weiss v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 227 Conn. 802, 811 , 633 A.2d 282 (1993). ‘‘The bu 2024See Cohen v. State- wide Grievance Committee, 339 Conn. 503, 520 , 261 A.3d 722 (2021) (‘‘[t]he reviewing committee’s conclu- sion that the plaintiff made a ‘knowingly false statement’ is a factual finding’’). ‘‘Factual findings of the reviewing committee are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard.’’ Id. ‘‘Although the [committee] is not an administrative agency . . . the court’s review of its conclusions is similar to the review afforded to an administrative agency decision.’’ (Citation omitted.) Weiss v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 227 Conn. 802, 811 , 633 A.2d 282 (1993). ‘‘The bu	1	14
Somers v. Statewide Grievance Committeegreen conn · 1998 · cited in 10 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2024 2 sentences 2024See Cohen v. State- wide Grievance Committee, 339 Conn. 503, 520 , 261 A.3d 722 (2021) (‘‘[t]he reviewing committee’s conclu- sion that the plaintiff made a ‘knowingly false statement’ is a factual finding’’). ‘‘Factual findings of the reviewing committee are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard.’’ Id. ‘‘Although the [committee] is not an administrative agency . . . the court’s review of its conclusions is similar to the review afforded to an administrative agency decision.’’ (Citation omitted.) Weiss v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 227 Conn. 802, 811 , 633 A.2d 282 (1993). ‘‘The bu 2024See Cohen v. State- wide Grievance Committee, 339 Conn. 503, 520 , 261 A.3d 722 (2021) (‘‘[t]he reviewing committee’s conclu- sion that the plaintiff made a ‘knowingly false statement’ is a factual finding’’). ‘‘Factual findings of the reviewing committee are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard.’’ Id. ‘‘Although the [committee] is not an administrative agency . . . the court’s review of its conclusions is similar to the review afforded to an administrative agency decision.’’ (Citation omitted.) Weiss v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 227 Conn. 802, 811 , 633 A.2d 282 (1993). ‘‘The bu	1	10
Cohen v. Statewide Grievance Committeegreen conn · 2021 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024See Cohen v. State- wide Grievance Committee, 339 Conn. 503, 520 , 261 A.3d 722 (2021) (‘‘[t]he reviewing committee’s conclu- sion that the plaintiff made a ‘knowingly false statement’ is a factual finding’’). ‘‘Factual findings of the reviewing committee are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard.’’ Id. ‘‘Although the [committee] is not an administrative agency . . . the court’s review of its conclusions is similar to the review afforded to an administrative agency decision.’’ (Citation omitted.) Weiss v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 227 Conn. 802, 811 , 633 A.2d 282 (1993). ‘‘The bu	1	1
Lopinto v. Hainesgreen conn · 1981 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 1 sentence 1997(Footnote omitted.) Wildwood Associates, Ltd. v. Esposito , 211 Conn. 36 , 42 (1989); see also Lopinto v. Haines , 185 Conn. 527 , 534 (1981). ("The phrase `clear, substantial and convincing evidence' fairly characterizes that degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the issuable fact in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution.") The committee found that the plaintiff "communicated about the subject of the representation with [the complainant's] client, who the [plaintiff] knew to b	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Lewis v. Statewide Grievance Committee green conn · 1996 2 sentences 2006The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Lewis v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 235 Conn. 693, 698 , 669 A.2d 1202 (1996). 2006The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Lewis v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 235 Conn. 693, 698 , 669 A.2d 1202 (1996).	8	1997–2006
Notopoulos v. Statewide Grievance Committee green conn · 2006 2 sentences 2026In Notopolous v. Statewide Grievance Committee, supra, 277 Conn. 218 , this court explicitly recognized that “[t]he burden is on [disciplinary counsel] to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convinc- ing proof”; (internal quotation marks omitted) id., 226; and confirmed that the alleged violator “has no burden to carry until [disciplinary counsel] presents clear and convincing evidence of the violation.” Id., 224 n.7. 2019"The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Notopoulos v. Statewide Grievance Committee , 277 Conn. 218 , 226, 890 A.2d 509 , cert. denied, 549 U.S. 823 , 127 S.Ct. 157 , 166 L.Ed.2d 39 (2006).	3	2019–2026
Yamin v. Statewide Grievance Committee neutral connappct · 1999 2 sentences 2004The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 72 Conn. App. 203, 209 , 804 A.2d 1027 (2002); Yamin v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 53 Conn. App. 98, 100-101 , 728 A.2d 1128 (1999). 2004The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 72 Conn. App. 203, 209 , 804 A.2d 1027 (2002); Yamin v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 53 Conn. App. 98, 100-101 , 728 A.2d 1128 (1999).	2	2002–2004
Dacey v. Connecticut Bar Assn. green conn · 1976 2 sentences 1997"The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof." Weiss v. CT Page 13553 Statewide Grievance Committee , 227 Conn. 802 , 812 (1993). "`[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution . . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted a 1997"The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof." Weiss v. Statewide Grievance Committee , 227 Conn. 802 , 812 (1993). "`[C]lear and convincing proof' denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is CT Page 13183 sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted a	2	1997–1997
Ansell v. Statewide Grievance Committee green connappct · 2005 2 sentences 2006The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof. “[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true, that the probability that they are true or exist is substantia 2006The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof. “[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true, that the probability that they are true or exist is substantia	1	2006–2006
State v. Parker neutral conn · 2005 1 sentence 2005The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof. . . . “[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true, that the probability that they are true or exist is subs	1	2005–2005
Shelton v. Statewide Grievance Committee neutral connappct · 2004 2 sentences 2005The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof. . . . “[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true, that the probability that they are true or exist is subs 2005The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof. . . . “[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true, that the probability that they are true or exist is subs	1	2005–2005
Turner v. Commissioner of Correction green conn · 2005 1 sentence 2005The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof. . . . “[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution. . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true, that the probability that they are true or exist is subs	1	2005–2005
Miller v. Commissioner of Correction green conn · 1997 2 sentences 2004Our Supreme Court has stated that the clear and convincing standard is a demanding standard that "should operate as a weighty caution upon the minds of all judges, and it forbids relief whenever the evidence is loose, equivocal or contradictory." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Miller v. Commissioner of Correction, 242 Conn. 745, 795 , 700 A.2d 1108 (1997). 2004Our Supreme Court has stated that the clear and convincing standard is a demanding standard that "should operate as a weighty caution upon the minds of all judges, and it forbids relief whenever the evidence is loose, equivocal or contradictory." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Miller v. Commissioner of Correction, 242 Conn. 745, 795 , 700 A.2d 1108 (1997).	1	2004–2004
Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee green connappct · 2002 2 sentences 2004The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 72 Conn. App. 203, 209 , 804 A.2d 1027 (2002); Yamin v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 53 Conn. App. 98, 100-101 , 728 A.2d 1128 (1999). 2004The burden is on the statewide grievance committee to establish the occurrence of an ethics violation by clear and convincing proof.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 72 Conn. App. 203, 209 , 804 A.2d 1027 (2002); Yamin v. Statewide Grievance Committee, 53 Conn. App. 98, 100-101 , 728 A.2d 1128 (1999).	1	2004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-38 (12) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-35 (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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