Opinion ID: 2005114
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: denial of admission

Text: Antonini received a passing score on the bar examination, but was denied admission to the Bar Association on the basis that he did not possess the present character and fitness for admission. In particular, the Commission concluded that Antonini has significant deficiencies in the following eligibility requirements set forth in Neb. Ct. R. for Adm. of Attys. 3 (rev. 2005), which states in relevant part: (c) The ability to conduct oneself with respect for and in accordance with the law and the Nebraska Rules of Professional Conduct; . . . . (f) The ability to exercise good judgment in conducting one's professional business; (g) The ability to avoid acts that exhibit disregard for the health, safety, and welfare of others; . . . . (j) The ability to conduct oneself professionally and in a manner that engenders respect for the law and the profession. Pursuant to Neb. Ct. R. for Adm. of Attys. 10 (rev. 2000), Antonini requested a hearing on the denial of his admission. The hearing was held on November 9, 2005, and continued until March 29, 2006. Following Antonini's appeal hearing, the Commission again denied Antonini admission to the Bar Association. This denial was based on Antonini's failure to comply with rule 3(a), which is [t]he ability to conduct oneself with a high degree of honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness in all professional relationships and with respect to all legal obligations, as well as rules 3(c), (f), (g), and (j). Pursuant to rule 10 and Neb. Ct. R. for Adm. of Attys. 15 (rev. 2000), Antonini perfected the present appeal.