FILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
STATE BAR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
HEARING DEPARTMENT – LOS ANGELES
In the Matter of
PIERCE HENRY O’DONNELL,
Member No.
81298,
A Member of the State Bar.
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Case No.
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DECISION AND ORDER SEALING
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FILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
STATE BAR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
HEARING DEPARTMENT – LOS ANGELES
In the Matter of
PIERCE HENRY O’DONNELL,
Member No.
81298,
A Member of the State Bar.
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)
)
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)
)
)
Case No.
: 04-C-12303-RAP
DECISION AND ORDER SEALING
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
In February 2006, respondent Pierce Henry O’Donnell (“respondent”) was convicted on
five misdemeanor counts of using a false name in making political contributions.
This matter
was referred to this court for a hearing and decision as to whether the facts and circumstances
surrounding these convictions involved moral turpitude or other misconduct warranting
discipline and, if so found, a recommendation as to the discipline to be imposed.
Respondent sought to participate in the State Bar Court’s Alternative Discipline Program
(“ADP”), and on May 23, 2006, this matter was referred to the ADP.
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On July 10, 2006,
respondent submitted a declaration establishing a nexus between his mental health issue and his
misconduct.
The parties
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