Supreme Court
In the Matter of Joseph P. Casale. No. 2017-281-M.P.
ORDER
On December 30, 2017, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13 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.
Entered as an Order of this Court this 29th Day of January, 2018.
By Order,
_______________/s/_________________
Clerk
2
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SUPREME COURT – CLERK’S OFFICE
ORDER COVER SHEET
Title of Case In the Matter of Joseph P. Casale.
No. 2017-281-M.P.
Case Number
January 29, 2018
Date Order Filed
Justices Suttell, C.J., Flaherty, Robinson, and Indeglia, JJ.
Source of Appeal
N/A
Judicial Officer From Lower Court
N/A
For Petitioner:
Barbara Margolis
Deputy Disciplinary Counsel
Attorney(s) on Appeal
For Respondent:
Christopher S. Gontarz, Esq.
SU-CMS-02B (revised November 2016)