Court Opinion

ID: 9535088
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-07 04:45:22.790684+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T13:33:10.129037
License: Public Domain

RIORDAN, Justice (specially concurring.) I concur in the Court’s holding in this disciplinary action. I do not join in the opinion because I disagree with the order of restitution. First, I do not believe that Ortega should ever be allowed to practice law again or be encouraged to reapply for admission. Second, the order of restitution may mislead the persons who have a cause of action into relying on our order instead of bringing a lawsuit against Ortega and that reliance would be misplaced. Finally, I have serious questions as to whether the Court has authority to order restitution without notice or an opportunity to be heard on that issue.