Tax Trouble

Uncle Sam wants his money
In re Canney, III, 2018 VT 69 (mem.)

Attorney Canney had some tax trouble. He admitted in Vermont Federal District Court to filing fraudulent individual and corporate tax returns. SCOV "found clear and convincing support for the conclusion that respondent violated the Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct and that he posed a substantial threat of serious harm to the public. His license to practice law was suspended pending final disposition of a disciplinary proceeding."

Attorney Canney submitted an affidavit resigning from the bar. Disciplinary counsel filed an additional statement of facts (in case Attorney Canney ever goes for reinstatement). Attorney Canney didn't respond to the additional facts.

SCOV accepts the resignation and Attorney Canney is disbarred.

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