Beverly Hills, CA 90212-3429
2 September 1998 | Active (26 years, 8 months ago) |
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4 July 1998 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 10 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 95-O-18191 |
26 March 1997 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-O-18191 (28 years, 1 month ago) |
27 November 1996 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-O-18284 (28 years, 5 months ago) |
7 December 1988 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (36 years, 5 months ago) |
July 4, 1998 SUZANNE J. GOULET [#136561], 39, of Beverly Hills was suspended for three years, stayed, placed on three years of probation with an actual 60-day suspension, and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect July 4, 1998. Goulet stipulated to five instances of failing to perform legal services competently and communicate with clients, four instances of withdrawing from employment without protecting clients' interests, and failing to cooperate with the bar's investigation. She also entered into a business transaction with a client without first obtaining the client's written consent and without informing the client of her right to obtain independent counsel.In mitigation, Goulet suffers from depression brought on by marital problems, although her psychologist believes she has a favorable prognosis. She also has participated in numerous pro bono and community activities, including substantial involvement with the Los Angeles Jail Project.Her misconduct was not due to any greed or dishonesty on her part. |