21 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 1987–2025 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Massachusetts 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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In re Currygreen2 sentences2025The primary purpose of our disciplinary rules is to "protect the public and maintain its confidence in the integrity of the bar and the fairness and impartiality of our legal system." Matter of Curry, 450 Mass. 503, 520-521 (2008). 2023In doing so, we keep in mind that the disciplinary rules exist to "protect the public and maintain its confidence in the integrity of the bar and the fairness and impartiality of our legal system." Matter of Curry, 450 Mass. 503, 520-521 (2008). | 5 | 5 |
In the Matter of Gordongreen2 sentences1988“The nub of the question is whether his resumption of practice will have an actual effect upon the integrity of the bar and thereby on the administration of justice and the public interest.” Matter of Gordon, supra at 52. 1987The public interest in the integrity of the bar and the administration of justice requires there be a higher standard for reinstatement where disbarment was prompted by misconduct while a judge.” Gordon, supra at 57 . | 3 | 4 |
In re Pragergreen2 sentences2015See Matter of an Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealth, 444 Mass. at 398 , quoting Matter of Prager, supra (applicant has burden “of demonstrating that his admission to the bar would not be ‘detrimental to the integrity of the bar, the administration of justice, or the public interest’ ”). 2015See Matter of an Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealth, 444 Mass. at 398 , quoting Matter of Prager, supra (applicant has burden "of demonstrating that his admission to the bar would not be 'detrimental to the integrity of the bar, the administration of justice, or the public interest'"). | 2 | 3 |
In re Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealthgreen2 sentences2015See Matter of an Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealth, 444 Mass. at 398 , quoting Matter of Prager, supra (applicant has burden “of demonstrating that his admission to the bar would not be ‘detrimental to the integrity of the bar, the administration of justice, or the public interest’ ”). 2015See Matter of an Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealth, 444 Mass. at 398 , quoting Matter of Prager, supra (applicant has burden "of demonstrating that his admission to the bar would not be 'detrimental to the integrity of the bar, the administration of justice, or the public interest'"). | 2 | 2 |
In the Matter of Altergreen2 sentences2011See Matter of Alter, 389 Mass. 153, 156 (1983). 2008See Matter of Alter, 389 Mass. 153, 156 (1983); Matter of Gordon, 385 Mass. 48, 55 (1982); Matter of Keenan, 314 Mass. 544, 547 (1943). | 2 | 2 |
Commonwealth v. Moralesgreen1 sentence2023The pictures that the officer took, which were admitted as exhibits in evidence, show the defendant with some facial hair and his hair cut close to his head. 17 Although the defendant was clearly disappointed in his counsel's decision not to call Blake to the stand, "[t]he decision 'whether to call a witness is a strategic'" one, Jacobs, 488 Mass. at 602, quoting Commonwealth v. Morales, 453 Mass. 40, 45 (2009), especially insofar as evaluating the witness's credibility and preserving the integrity of the defense, see Jacobs, supra. In a sidebar discussion on the penultimate day of trial, defe | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. DeJesusgreen1 sentence2012“The prosecutor is entitled to make a fair reply to the defendant’s closing argument.” Commonwealth v. Smith, 404 Mass. 1, 7 (1989), citing Commonwealth v. DeJesus, 17 Mass. App. Ct. 1020, 1021-1022 (1984). | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Smithgreen1 sentence2012“The prosecutor is entitled to make a fair reply to the defendant’s closing argument.” Commonwealth v. Smith, 404 Mass. 1, 7 (1989), citing Commonwealth v. DeJesus, 17 Mass. App. Ct. 1020, 1021-1022 (1984). | 1 | 1 |
In re Keenangreen1 sentence2008See Matter of Alter, 389 Mass. 153, 156 (1983); Matter of Gordon, 385 Mass. 48, 55 (1982); Matter of Keenan, 314 Mass. 544, 547 (1943). | 1 | 1 |
In re an Application for Admission to the Bar of the Commonwealthgreen1 sentence2005Rule 4:01, § 18 (5), as amended, 394 Mass. 1106 (1985). 11 See Matter of an Application for Admission to the Bar, 431 Mass. 678, 681 (2000). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Conversegreen1 sentence2005Rule 4:01, § 18 (5). 12 See In re Application of Converse, supra at 170-171, quoting In re Appeal of Lane, supra at 511 . | 1 | 1 |
Commonwealth v. Fitzgeraldgreen1 sentence2001He claims that the prosecutor exceeded the bounds of proper argument by impugning the integrity of the defense, 9 vouching for the credibility of the police officers, 10 and expressing a personal opinion concerning the weight of the evidence. 11 The defendant did not object, and thus, the standard of review “changes to the defendant’s detriment.” Commonwealth v. Kozec, 399 Mass. 514 , 518 n.8 (1987), citing Commonwealth v. Fitzgerald, 376 Mass. 402, 416 (1978). | 1 | 1 |
In re Keenangreen1 sentence1995Matter of Keenan, 287 Mass. 577, 582 (1934). | 1 | 1 |
In re Santosuossogreen1 sentence1995See Matter of Santosuosso, 318 Mass. 489, 492 (1945). | 1 | 1 |
In the Matter of Hissgreen2 sentences1988Since we are satisfied that the petitioner is presently trustworthy, we also agree that he has met his burden of demonstrating that “his reinstatement would not be detrimental to the public welfare.” Id. at 460 n.19. 1988We are satisfied that the board was correct in concluding that the petitioner has proved himself trustworthy, that his resumption of practice poses no threat to the public welfare, and that the integrity of the bar will not be compromised by the reinstate *469 ment of an individual who, despite serious professional misconduct nearly fifteen years ago, has experienced the “chastening effect of a severe sanction.” Matter of Hiss, supra at 454. | 1 | 1 |
Carnley v. Cochrangreen1 sentence1987See Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506, 516 (1962). | 1 | 1 |
Salem Realty Co. v. Materagreen1 sentence1987Salem Realty Co. v. Matera, 10 Mass. App. Ct. 571, 575 (1980), S.C., 384 Mass. 803 (1981). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Phelps Steel, Inc. v. Von Deak
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2 sentences2014Indeed, it may even be necessary to do so for “the integrity of the bar.” Phelps Steel, Inc. v. Von Deak, supra. As demonstrated by the e-mail Minkina sent to the partners of RPS, the attorney-client relationship had broken down here. 2004When those foundations deteriorate, it is not only impractical to persist in the relationship, it diminishes the integrity of the bar to do so.” Id. at 594 . | 2 | 2004–2014 |
In re Lebbos
green
1 sentence2005The purpose underlying procedures under the reciprocal discipline is set out clearly in Matter of Lebbos, supra at 754-755: “Supreme Judicial Court Rule 4:01, § 16, is intended to preserve the integrity of the bar in this Commonwealth and to protect the public. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Lane v. Bar Commission of the Nebraska State Bar Ass'n
green
1 sentence2005Rule 4:01, § 18 (5). 12 See In re Application of Converse, supra at 170-171, quoting In re Appeal of Lane, supra at 511 . | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Commonwealth v. Kozec
green
1 sentence2001He claims that the prosecutor exceeded the bounds of proper argument by impugning the integrity of the defense, 9 vouching for the credibility of the police officers, 10 and expressing a personal opinion concerning the weight of the evidence. 11 The defendant did not object, and thus, the standard of review “changes to the defendant’s detriment.” Commonwealth v. Kozec, 399 Mass. 514 , 518 n.8 (1987), citing Commonwealth v. Fitzgerald, 376 Mass. 402, 416 (1978). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Salem Realty Co. v. Matera
green
1 sentence1987Salem Realty Co. v. Matera, 10 Mass. App. Ct. 571, 575 (1980), S.C., 384 Mass. 803 (1981). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.