In the Matter of Gerard H. Donley , 2013 R.I. LEXIS 125 ( 2013 )

Supreme Court
In the Matter of Gerard H. Donley.
No. 2013-229-M.P.
ORDER
Gerard H. Donley (Donley) is a member of the Rhode Island Bar. On June 13, 2013,
he was found guilty after trial by jury of the following felony criminal charges: count 1, ob-
struction of the judicial system, in violation of G.L. 1956 § 11-32-3; count 2, conspiracy, in
violation of G.L. 1956 § 11-1-6; count 3, bribery of witness, in violation of G.L. 1956 § 11-
7-11; and count 4, conspiracy, in violation of § 11-1-6. He is scheduled to be sentenced on
August 30, 2013.
On July 17, 2013, Donley submitted an affidavit to this Court’s Disciplinary Counsel
voluntarily requesting that his license to practice law in this state be suspended pending the
resolution of any final appeal he may take once the judgment of conviction is entered. Dis-
ciplinary Counsel has forwarded Donley’s affidavit to this Court.
After review of the affidavit we deem it appropriate to suspend Donley from the
practice of law until further order of this Court. Accordingly, Gerard H. Donley is hereby
suspended from the practice of law in this state, effective July 24, 2013.
Entered as an Order of this Court this 6th Day of August, 2013.
By Order,
__________/s/________________
Clerk
RHODE ISLAND SUPREME COURT CLERK’S OFFICE
Clerk’s Office Order/Opinion Cover Sheet
TITLE OF CASE: In the Matter of Gerard H. Donley.
CASE NO: No. 2013-229-M.P.
COURT: Supreme Court
DATE ORDER FILED: August 6, 2013
JUSTICES: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Flaherty, Robinson, and Indeglia, JJ.
WRITTEN BY: N/A – Court Order
JUDGE FROM LOWER COURT:
N/A – Court Order
ATTORNEYS ON APPEAL:
For Petitioner: David Curtin, Esq.
Chief Disciplinary Counsel
For Respondent: Edward C. Roy, Jr., Esq.