The opinion
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, : No. 2157 Disciplinary Docket No. 3
Petitioner :
: Nos. 2 DB 2015
v. :
: Attorney Registration No. 65597
JOHN E. GOMOLCHAK, :
Respondent : (Erie County)
ORDER
PER CURIAM:
AND NOW, this 21st day of August, 2015, upon consideration of the
Recommendation of the Three Member Panel of the Disciplinary Board dated August 5,
2015, John E. Gomolchak is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year
and one day. The suspension is stayed in its entirety, and he is placed on probation for
a period of one year, subject to the following conditions:
1. Respondent shall select a practice monitor subject to the approval of the
Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
2. The practice monitor shall do all of the following during the period of
Respondent’s probation:
a. Periodically examine Respondent’s law office
organization and procedures to ensure that he is maintaining an
acceptable tickler system, filing system, and other administrative
aspects of his practice;
b. Meet with Respondent at least monthly to examine his
office and escrow accounts, client ledgers, and other financial
records to ensure that all such records are being properly
maintained and that fiduciary and non-fiduciary funds are being
properly segregated, handled and disbursed in accordance with
Pa.R.P.C. 1.15;
c. Meet with Respondent at least monthly to examine
progress towards regular client contact and satisfactory and timely
completion of clients’ legal matters;
d. File quarterly written reports on a Board approved
form with the Secretary of the Board; and
e. Immediately report to the Secretary of the Board any
violations of the terms and conditions of probation.