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Martin Gately Judgement of Disbarment - Public Record

S.J.C. Rule 4:01, 15

On July 31, 2012, the Office of Bar Counsel opened an investigation into allegations of misconduct by the respondent WHILE INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED from the practice of law.  In Jan 2008, the respondent took possession of the proceeds from the sale of a client's home in the amount of $338,828.59, to hold in trust for the benefit of the client.  The respondent intentionally misused the client's funds in the amount of not less than $186,465.47, and has not made restitution. 
The respondent agreed that the above facts would be established  and the board and the Supreme Judicial Court would conclude that he had violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.15 (b) and 8.4 (c) and (h) by intentionally misusing client funds, with deprivation.  On Jan 6, 2014, the Board of Bar Overseers voted to recommend that the affidavit of resignation be accepted and that the respondent be disbarred.  The Court so ordered on January 15, 2014.
NO. BD-2014-002

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