Robert Bruce Hutchins was admitted to the California Bar 7th December 1988, but has since been disbarred. Robert graduated from UCLA SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Robert Bruce Hutchins |
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| First Admitted | 7 December 1988 (36 years, 5 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 136790 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 818-545-8285 |
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| Fax Number | 818-545-8235 |
Schools
| Law School | UCLA SOL (Los Angeles CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Yale University (New Haven CT) |
Address
| Current Address | 501 W Glenoaks Blvd #34 Glendale, CA 91202 |
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History
| 28 December 2006 | Disbarred (18 years, 4 months ago) Disbarment 05-N-05169 |
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| 5 August 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (18 years, 9 months ago) Ordered inactive 05-N-05169 |
| 3 June 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (18 years, 11 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 04-O-14644 |
| 4 May 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years ago) Ordered inactive 05-N-05169 |
| 3 February 2006 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 05-N-05169 (19 years, 3 months ago) |
| 22 September 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 7 months ago) Ordered inactive 04-O-14644 |
| 14 May 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 11 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 03-O-05003 |
| 16 September 2004 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 7 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 23 July 2004 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 9 months ago) Ordered inactive 03-O-05003 |
| 18 May 2004 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 03-O-05003 (20 years, 11 months ago) |
| 7 December 1988 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (36 years, 5 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
December 28, 2006 ROBERT BRUCE HUTCHINS [#136790], 53, of Glendale of was disbarred Dec. 28, 2006, and was ordered to comply with rule 955. In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that Hutchins did not comply with rule 955, as required by a 2005 disciplinary order. He failed to file with the bar court an affidavit of compliance with the rule. In the underlying discipline, Hutchins failed to perform legal services competently, respond to his client’s inquiries, take steps to avoid prejudice to his client’s rights or cooperate with the bar’s investigation. He also was disciplined last year for failing to refund an unearned fee, account for advance fees, respond to client inquiries or cooperate with the bar’s investigation.June 3, 2006 ROBERT BRUCE HUTCHINS [#136790], 52, of Glendale was suspended for two years, stayed, and was actually suspended for 30 days and until the State Bar Court grants a motion to terminate the suspension. If the actual suspension exceeds 90 days, he must comply with rule 955; if it exceeds two years, he must prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect June 3, 2006. The State Bar Court found that Hutchins committed four acts of misconduct in a matter in which he was hired to enforce a real estate contract. He filed a complaint, but did not serve it properly and did no further legal work for the client. The client hired a new lawyer who was unable to contact Hutchins. He did not provide the file for a month and did not provide an accounting of the $5,000 advance fee.The court found that Hutchins failed to refund unearned fees, properly account for client funds, respond to client inquiries or cooperate with the bar’s investigation.Hutchins also was disciplined in 2005 for similar misconduct.May 14, 2005 ROBERT BRUCE HUTCHINS [#136790], 51, of Glendale was suspended for two years, stayed, actually suspended for 60 days and until he makes restitution and the State Bar Court grants a motion to terminate the suspension and also was ordered to take the MPRE. If the suspension exceeds 90 days, he must comply with rule 955; if it exceeds two years, he must prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect May 14, 2005. In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that Hutchins failed to perform legal services competently, communicate with a client, refund unearned fees or cooperate with the bar’s investigation. He also withdrew from employment without protecting his client’s interests.He was hired by a client who lives in Massachusetts to handle litigation in California in order to recover a judgment the client had won against a California company. He took no action to recover the judgment. Hutchins did not respond to numerous phone calls, e-mails, letters and faxes from the client or his Massachusetts attorney. He did not refund any of the $2,500 advance fee.In mitigation, Hutchins practiced for 15 years without a discipline record. |