Opinion ID: 2458428
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 38

Heading: stipulated discipline

Text: 66. Subject to approval by the Disciplinary Board of the Bar and by the Alaska Supreme Court, Mr. McGrath and Bar Counsel agree that the appropriate level of discipline under Bar Rule 16(a)(2) is a suspension from the practice of law for three years. 67. Bar counsel and Mr. McGrath agree that the following conditions must be fulfilled before Mr. McGrath may apply for reinstatement with the Alaska Bar Association. 68. Mr. McGrath has already voluntarily made full restitution of monies owed to Ms. C. and Mr. B. Although no claims are pending, Mr. McGrath agrees that he must make full restitution of any amounts owed to the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, the Alaska Bar Association, and to any clients for any fee arbitration awards if any such matters subsequently arise. 69. Mr. McGrath must pay costs incurred by the Bar Association in this disciplinary matter and attorney fees in the amount of $1,000 prior to reinstatement. 70. Mr. McGrath must satisfactorily complete 6 hours of continuing legal education in legal ethics and 12 hours of continuing legal education in law office management courses approved by the Bar's CLE Director and Bar Counsel. Mr. McGrath must also obtain training in setting up and handling client funds and client trust accounts (with a program provided by a company or person approved by the Bar), and provide proof to the Bar of satisfactory completion of the program. 71. Mr. McGrath is required to present a detailed plan acceptable to Bar Counsel regarding his law practice financial procedures, including a plan for the handling of client funds with mandatory quarterly auditing and reporting for a period of two (2) years following readmission. 72. This stipulation is subject to approval by the Disciplinary Board and the Alaska Supreme Court. DATED this 7th day of April, 2011, at Anchorage, Alaska. ALASKA BAR ASSOCIATION /S/ Louise R. Driscoll Assistant Bar Counsel Bar Member No. 8511152 DATED this 7th day of April, 2011, at Anchorage, Alaska. /S/ Geoffrey J. McGrath Respondent Bar Member No. 9611068