Disciplinary counsel accuses R.I. lawyer of misconduct in divorce cases

This is really a shame, to think that many people entrusted that their divorce would be handled in a legal and professional manner only to find out this information. The article goes into the case more thoroughly.

PROVIDENCE — The Supreme Court disciplinary counsel accuses well-known Family Court lawyer William F. Holt of professional misconduct over his handling of four divorce cases.

Chief Disciplinary Counsel David D. Curtin last week petitioned the Supreme Court disciplinary board to consider taking action against Holt. He asks that the disciplinary board hear testimony on the allegations.

The petition outlines instances in which Holt is accused of misleading Family Court judges by submitting orders that had not been agreed to by the parties. In one case, Holt is alleged to have removed a divorce filing from the clerk’s office, thus delaying his client from being served and allowing the client the opportunity to remove items from the home.

Holt’s lawyer, John A. Tarantino, said Holt “is going to contest each of the allegations and present his side of the story.”

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