
    In the MATTER OF Joseph P. CASALE.
    No. 2017-281-M.P.
    Supreme Court of Rhode Island.
    January 29, 2018
    Christopher S. Gontarz, Esq., for Respondent.
   ORDER

On December 30, 2017, pursuant to Article III, Rule 18 of the Supreme Court Rules of Disciplinary Procedure for Attorneys, the respondent, Joseph P. Casale, filed an affidavit -with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court setting forth that he is aware that he is the subject of an investigation into professional misconduct. The respondent’s affidavit sets forth that he freely and voluntarily consents to disbarment, and that he is fully aware of the implications of submitting his consent. On January 25, 2018, Disciplinary Counsel filed respondent’s affidavit with the Court.

Upon review of respondent’s affidavit, we deem that an order disbarring respondent is appropriate.

Accordingly, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the respondent, Joseph P. Casale, be and is hereby disbarred on consent from engaging in the practice of law. In addition, the limited liability entity license this Court granted to Aquidneck Legal Center, Law Office of Joseph P. Casale, LLC, on August 13, 2015 is hereby revoked.

The respondent is directed to comply with the mandates of Article III, Rule 15 of the Supreme Court Rules of Disciplinary Procedure for Attorneys, and within ten days after the effective date of the disbarment order, respondent shall file with the Clerk of this Court an affidavit showing:

(1) That he has fully complied with the provisions of this Order and with the requirements of Article III, Rule 15;
(2) A list of other state, federal and administrative jurisdictions to which he is admitted to practice law; and
(3) That he has served a copy of the affidavit upon Disciplinary Counsel. The affidavit shall also set forth the residence or other address where communications may thereafter be directed to respondent.

Justice Goldberg did not participate.  