Supreme Court
In the Matter of Janet A. Mastronardi: No. 2013-71-M.P.
ORDER
On March 11, 2013, this Court’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed a Petition for
Interim Suspension which avers that the Respondent, Janet A. Mastronardi, a member of
the Rhode Island Bar, has engaged in serious professional misconduct.
The Respondent’s counsel was served in hand with notice that this Petition would
be presented to the Court on March 11, 2013. The Respondent’s counsel advised
Disciplinary Counsel that the Respondent did not object to the petition and waived her
right to appear before the Court. After review of the petition, we deem that an Order of
interim suspension is appropriate.
Accordingly, it is ordered, adjudged, and decreed that the Respondent, Janet A.
Mastronardi be and she is hereby suspended from engaging in the practice of law in this
State until further Order of this Court.
It is further ordered that David D. Curtin, Chief Disciplinary Counsel, be
appointed as Special Master to take possession of all Respondent’s client files and
accounts; to inventory them; and to take whatever steps are necessary to protect the
clients’ interest. Disciplinary Counsel is further empowered to enter upon Respondent’s
office premises in order to effectuate this Order.
Entered as an Order of this Court this 11th day of March 2013.
By Order,
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Clerk
RHODE ISLAND SUPREME COURT CLERK’S OFFICE
Clerk’s Office Order/Opinion Cover Sheet
TITLE OF CASE: In the Matter of Janet A. Mastronardi.
CASE NO: No. 2013-71-M.P.
COURT: Supreme Court
DATE ORDER FILED: March 11, 2013
JUSTICES: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Flaherty, Robinson, and Indeglia, JJ.
WRITTEN BY: N/A – Court Order
JUDGE FROM LOWER COURT:
N/A – Court Order
ATTORNEYS ON APPEAL:
For Petitioner: David Curtin, Esq.
Chief Disciplinary Counsel
For Respondent: Paul J. Ferns, Esq.