Continued Practice Draws Sanction

A six-month suspension with terms was imposed by stipulation by the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board for misconduct that took place after the attorney began public employment

As a condition of employment with the Prince William County OCA, Respondent was prohibited from remaining m private practice and representing individuals. Respondent did not alert the Prince William Commonwealth Attorney’s office that he continued in private practice during his employment.

Notwithstanding his employment with the Prince William OCA, Respondent did not remove the Prime Law website. In fact, on February 10, 2022, nearly two years after joining the Prince William County OCA, the Prime Law website was auto renewed.

Prior to February 18,2020, the date which Respondent began working as an ACA with the Prince William County Office of the Commonwealth Attorney, three individuals retained Respondent to represent them in immigration matters.

The misconduct involved both the continuing representation and ethics violations in the matters. (Mike Frisch)