Matter of a Member ( 2014 )

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
IN THE MATTER OF A MEMBER §
OF THE BAR OF THE SUPREME § No. 623, 2014
COURT OF THE STATE OF §
DELAWARE: § ODC File No. 112243-B
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TIMOTHY CAIRNS, §
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Respondent. §
Submitted: November 12, 2014
Decided: November 12, 2014
Before STRINE, Chief Justice, RIDGELY, and VALIHURA, Justices.
ORDER
Upon receipt of sufficient evidence demonstrating that Timothy
Cairns, Esquire (“Respondent”) is suffering from physical or mental health
problems that adversely affect his ability to practice law and without
opposition from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel:
(1) Respondent, Timothy Cairns, for good cause shown, is hereby
immediately transferred to disability inactive status pursuant to Rule 19.
(2) Respondent shall not practice law in this State or in any other
jurisdiction.
(3) As Respondent is a member of a Delaware firm that is willing
and available to handle his active matters, no receiver need be appointed.
(4) The proceedings in case No. 623, 2014 are deferred pending
further order of this Court.
(5) Any other disciplinary proceedings involving Respondent shall
proceed before the Board on Professional Responsibility in accordance with
the rules of Disciplinary Procedure.
(6) This Order shall be made public;
IT IS SO ORDERED.
BY THE COURT:
/s/ Leo E. Strine, Jr.
Chief Justice
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