ARDC, letter to Nyberg [D209]

I received this letter today.

Initially, please understand that the duties of this Commission relate solely to investigating and prosecuting allegations of professional misconduct against Illinois attorneys. When we have sufficient evidence of misconduct, we may initiate proceedings seeking disciplinary action against the attorney, such as disbarment or suspension from the practice of law. We have no authority to intervene in or impact any factual disputes arising between parties. The merit and the veracity of Mr. Welch’s lawsuit are issues for a court of law to determine, rather than this agency. Thus, we can make no determination as to the merits of civil claims, including any claim made against you for defamation.

For the above reasons, we have determined that you have provided no new information that would change our previous decision with respect to your allegations of misconduct against Mr. Welch. Accordingly, our file will remain closed.

Finally, please be advised that Supreme Court Rules do not provide for an appeal from the Administrator’s decision not to initiate disciplinary proceedings. However, we will always review whatever communications you send to us. If you wish to provide additional information that you believe shows misconduct by Mr. Welsh [sic], please direct all such correspondence to the undersigned. Also, If [sic] you do not hear from us in response to one of your communications, it is because we have determined that a response is unwarranted, and you should assume we are taking no action.

Very truly yours,

Myrrha B. Guzman
Counsel

It would be easier to believe Ms. Guzman was carefully considering the allegations if she was able to produce a letter without multiple typos. (See Guzman's earlier typos here.) But since the ARDC isn't really accountable to anyone, it doesn't really matter to them if they get an individual case right.

Michael Manzo has told me of his disatisfaction with the ARDC. Anybody else have feedback on the ARDC?