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Document A-5841
AI Analysis
Summary: The court suspends attorney Catherine M. Conrad from practicing law due to her acknowledged alcohol dependency, denying her cross-motion for reinstatement without a mental health provider's evaluation attesting to her fitness. The decision vacates the prior finding of non-cooperation and grants the suspension based on medical disability.
Significance: This court decision establishes the procedure for reinstating an attorney suspended due to alcohol dependency, emphasizing the need for a mental health provider's evaluation to attest to the attorney's fitness to practice law.
Key Topics:
Attorney Suspension
Fitness to Practice Law
Alcohol Dependency
Key People:
- Catherine M. Conrad - Respondent Attorney
- Alan W. Friedberg - Chief Counsel, Departmental Disciplinary Committee
- Victor M. Serby - Counsel for Respondent