Connecticut’s Statewide Grievance Committee has released summaries with results of the following disciplinary hearings held in May. Complaints included violations of rules of professional conduct, problems associated with drugs and/or alcohol, neglect of clients’ cases and stealing funds from clients.
Alcohol-Related Suspension
On May 3, an attorney identified only as John Doe was handed a 30-day suspension by Judge Antonio Robaina at the Hartford District Superior Court. Representing the respondent was attorney Brendon Levesque of Hartford’s Horton Shields & Knox, who agreed on behalf of his client to the suspension, along with a random weekly alcohol screening test during the suspension. Representing the Statewide Grievance Committee was attorney Michael Bowler.
