Opinion ID: 2333768
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Step oneethical duties, mental state, injury, or potential injury

Text: As discussed above, Shea violated duties to his clients, the court, and the legal system by: (1) representing a client in conflict with his prior representation of a prior client; (2) making false statements of fact in court filings; and (3) filing unprofessional documents. The Board adopted the Committee's finding that Shea acted with a knowing mental state, that he did so repeatedly and over a number of years. Because Shea has not challenged the sanctions, he has not met his burden of demonstrating that the factual findings regarding his mental state were incorrect. [28] For the same reason, we adhere to the finding that Shea caused potential injury to [David's lawyers], plus actual injury to at least David. We add that Shea's lengthy and duplicative filings have caused the Bar and the court system significant cost.