Musolino and Dessel in the News

Firm Wins Landmark Victory for Attorney in DC Disciplinary Proceeding

In a 339-page report and recommendation, a three-member committee on October 7, 2022, rejected over 60 charges brought against a District of Columbia attorney by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”). The panel found that the attorney and each of her witnesses testified credibly and persuasively and ordered only an informal admonition for several late filings, a single incorrect statement in a filing, and an inadvertent $100 overcharge over the course of a decades of probate practice.

The evidentiary hearing extended over 30 days, with a hearing transcript in excess of 5,400 pages. The committee lauded the attorney for her “exemplary” work, questioned several actions taken by ODC - using words such as “irresponsible”, “abusive”, and “outrageous” to describe ODC’s tactics - and rejected ODC’s challenge to the Firm’s “forceful” defense.

Read Ad hoc Committee Conclusion

Law Firm Representing Hundreds of Kenyan Victims Writes White House - Today News Africa

US Firm Wants Kenyan Victims of 1998 Attack Compensated - The Nation

Compensate Victims of 1998 Embassy Bombing - The Standard

Bomb Blast Victims Wait for Justice, 23 Years Later - The Standard

Zawahiri's Killing Shows US' Resolve to Act Against Terrorism - The Print

Silence as Kenya Marks 24th August 7th Bomb Anniversary - The Star

24th Anniversary of the 1998 Embassy Bombings - US Department of State

Kenya: Raila, Ruto Seek US Compensation for 1998 Embassy Bombing Victims - The Africa Report

Victims of Nairobi Embassy Attack Register to Lobby - POLITICO

Hope for 1998 Blast Victims as US Law Firm Asks Them to Reach Out - The Star