Michael E. Anderson (2019)

File File Sandra A. Kuhn, Esquire Sandra A. Kuhn, Esquire cc; Sara S. Greene, Disciplinary Counsel cc: Sara S. Greene, Disciplinary Counsel

April 16, 2019 April 16, 2019

public. public. ,.. redact the names of the compl£iin£mts before th^ifidavit is released to the redact the names of the complainants before the ffidavit is released to the

the agreement to waive confidentiality, but directs Disciplinaiy Counsel to the agreement to waive confidentiality, but directs Disciplinary Counsel to

interest in confidentiality they may have. Therefore, the Committee approves interest in confidentiality they may have. Therefore, the Committee approves

not signed onto this agreement, nor can Mr. Anderson waive any right of or not signed onto this agreement, nor can Mr. Anderson waive any right of or

confidentiality provisions of Rule 37(1 l](c). However, the complainants have confidentiality provisions of Rule 37(11)(c). However, the complainants have

It noted that, in Paragraph Six. Mr. Anderson agreed to waive the It noted that, in Paragraph Six, Mr. Anderson agreed to waive the

The Committee approves the request. The Committee approves the request.

Anderson's request to resign at its meeting on April 16, 2019. Anderson's request to resign at its meeting on April 16, 2019.

The Professional Conduct Committee ("the Committee") deliberated Mr. The Professional Conduct Committee ("the Committee") deliberated Mr.

Anderson, Michael advs. Attorney Discipline Office - # 19-002 Anderson, Michael adus. Attorney Discipline Office - # 19-002

Margaret R. Kerouac Margaret R. Kcrouac Barbara J. Guay, Legal Assistant Barbara J, Guay. Legal Assistant Peter G. Beeson Peter G. Beeson * non attorney member * non attorney member Kathleen M. Ames* Kfllhiccn M. Ames* Daniel E. Will Daniel E. Will Ronald K. Ace* Ronald K. Ace* Martha Van Oot Martha Van Oot Elaine Holden,* Vice Chair Elaine Holden,"' Vice Chair 603-224-5828 603-224-5828 • Fax 228-9511 ¨ Fax 228-9511 Georges J. Roy* Georges J. Roy* Heather E. Krans, Vice Chair Heather E. Krans, Vice Chair Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Mona T. Movafaghi Mona T. Movafaghi David M. Rothstein, Chair David M. Roihstcin, Chair 4 Chcneil Drive, Suite 102 4 Chenell Drive, Suite 102 Caroline K. Leonard Caroline K. Leonard

a committee of the attorney discipline system a conuiuttee ofthe attorney discipline system Professional Conduct Committee Professional Conduct Committee New Hampshire Supreme Court New Hampshire Supreme Court p. 2 1

3. I am currently under disciplinary investigation as referenced in the affidavit.

Supreme Court Rule 37( p. 2 11).

indicated in the attached Affidavit which is attached hereto pursuant to

2. I seek to resign from the practice of law in the State of New Hampshire as

Hampshire 0330 p. 2 1.

P.C., located at: The Concord Center, p. 2 10 Ferry Street, Suite 317, Concord, New

Hampshire. I am an Independent Contractor Attorney with The Legal Connection,

p. 2 1. I am an Attorney, licensed and admitted, in 1996, to practice law in the state of New

In support of this request,. Attorney Anderson states as follows:

resignation from the New Hampshire Bar.

the State of New Hampshire, duly requests that the Professional Conduct Committee accept his

NOW COMES Michael E. Anderson, Esquire, being an attorney licensed to practice law in

ANDERSON, MICHAEL E. advs. ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE OFFICE

exchanged texts and photos of a sexual nature with Ms. during the time I her attorney, I was having sexual relations with Ms. l. I also sent repeatedly 20 p. 4 14. Sometime in 2014, but in any event during the period of time I was still May of 2014. Both of these matters resolved through guilty pleas in September matter. I also represented her in a second criminal matter that was initiated in In January of 2014, I was hired by to represent her in a criminal

the nature of which is as follows:

Attorney Discipline Office into allegations that I have been guilty of misconduct

3. Further, I am fully aware that there is presently a pending investigation by the

resignation.

tendering my resignation. I am fully aware of the implications of submitting my

duress in making this decision to relinquish my license to practice law, and in

freely and voluntarily rendered. I am not being subjected to any coercion or

2. I seek herein to permanently resign from the practice of law. My resignation is

Hampshire 0330 p. 4 1.

P.C., located at: The Concord Center, p. 4 10 Ferry Street, Suite 317, Concord, New

Hampshire. I am an Independent Contractor Attorney with The Legal Connection,

p. 4 1. I am an Attorney, licensed and admitted in 1996 to practice law in the state of New

NOW COMES Michael E. Anderson, Esquire, being first duly sworn and states as follows:

ANDERSON, MICHAEL E. advs. ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE OFFICE

Court Rule 37(11)(c).

6. I waive the confidentiality of this affidavit otherwise provided for in Supreme

the misconduct under investigation can not be successfully defended.

5. Therein submit my resignation because I know that the charges predicated upon

predicated are true.

4. I herein acknowledge that the material facts upon which the complaint is

nature and/or once we engaged in sexual conduct. Ms. once we began exchanging texts and other communications of a sexual Specifically, I should have, but did not, withdraw from representing Ms. and representation will result in violation of the rules of professional conduct. That Rule makes withdrawal from representation mandatory where the continued Finally, I violated Rule 1.16(a)(1) in my representation of Ms. and Ms.

and Ms. would be materially limited by my own personal interests. because there was a significant risk that my continued representation of Ms. represented her. In both cases, this resulted in a concurrent conflict of interest I represented Ms. I engaged in similar conduct with Ms. while I a sexual nature with her over a one-week period leading up to a mediation in which 1.7(a)( p. 5 2). Specifically, as to Ms. I repeatedly exchanged texts and photos of Furthermore, my representation of Ms. and Ms. violated Rule

client, Ms. after the commencement of our client-lawyer relationship. again violated Professional Conduct Rule 1.8(j) by having sexual relations with a case concerning parenting rights and responsibilities. In December, p. 5 2018 I In September 2018, , retained me to address her domestic violence

conduct violated Rule 1.8(j). represented her. The sexual relationship with Ms. ended in p. 5 2016. This p. 6 3

in the foregoing Affidavit °Mich el E Anderson are true to of his know dge and belief. Anderson, this ar —day of , 2019 and made oath that the statements contained Before mem _the undersigned officer, personally appeared the above-named, Michael E.

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