Opinion ID: 2092803
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The gravity of Marshall's misconduct.

Text: We agree with the Board that, if Kersey concerns are put to one side, Marshall's conduct as reflected in this record warrants disbarment. There can be no question that Marshall's misappropriation was intentional, and Marshall has suggested no basis, other than Kersey, for concluding that a lesser sanction should be imposed for that violation. See Addams, supra, 579 A.2d at 193. In addition, Marshall's fabrication of evidence and his other misrepresentations to Bar Counsel reflect a complete perversion of the appropriate standards for members of our profession. Honesty is basic to the practice of law.... A lawyer's word to a colleague at the bar must be the lawyer's bond. A lawyer's representation to the court must be as reliable as a statement under oath. In re Reback, 513 A.2d 226, 231 (D.C.1986) (en banc). Submission of fabricated documents to a disciplinary authority should be unthinkable for a lawyer, Goffe, supra, 641 A.2d at 464-68; In re Renfroe, 548 Pa. 101, 695 A.2d 401, 404 (1997) (bribery of witness), and it warrants not only disbarment but also disgrace, shame, and obloquy.