That was the 2nd grievance NP had against him in Sandy Hook pls v. Alex Jones case. The first one was re the forged AJ signature on an affidavit submitted to the court (forgery witnessed and signature attested to by NP). The New Haven Grievance Panel of the Bar found probable cause on 7/22/2019 re violations of several of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Hearing was held in Hartford on 10/2/19, but I couldn’t find any reports of it by either the Courant or the CT Law Trib—only a report months later when Statewide Grievance Cmte and Disciplinary Counsel declined to discipline (report in HC by DA, IIRC).
Also a while ago NP wrote in his column in the CT Law Trib about being prosecuted by the Federal Grievance Committee. Again, the federal judge let him go without a reprimand, though he confessed to all the charges.
Following articles are excerpted and the rest archived. (Law librarians might be able to access full articles and send copies)
“Commentary: Let My Experience Be A Wake-Up Call
By NORM PATTIS | Updated on November 13, 2006
I appeared before the federal grievance committee not long ago, and not as a litigant. A former client claimed inadequate communication.
Frankly, I found the experience a good one. The client challenged virtually every aspect of my representation, and it required me to review the entire file, from complaint, through summary judgment and as we approached trial. I was then forced to sit and review each and every decision I made. I also sought the opinions of experts.What I learned troubled me. I suspect it may well trouble the grievance committee, too. Whether I face discipline is an open question. For obvious reasons, I hope not. But I am an officer of the court, and if the general spanks, I get swatted. It is as simple as that…”
Commentary: Let My Experience Be A Wake-Up Call | Connecticut Law Tribune
By NORM PATTIS | Updated on May 26, 2008
The Eve Drain: Pitying Poor Adam
“Bill Prout is a nice enough guy. I met him when he prosecuted me on behalf of the federal grievance committee. He was gracious throughout the proceedings, even when he did not succeed in getting a pound of my flesh. He's a bar power player, too, sitting atop the Connecticut Bar Association. He's a hail fellow well met. But I sometimes wonder whether he sees the forest for the trees…”
The Eve Drain: Pitying Poor Adam | Connecticut Law Tribune