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Petition of Rhode Island Bar Association., 121 R.I. 944, 398 A.2d 272 (Mem)

Facts

Aram K. Berberian, Esq., has repeatedly failed to pay his dues to the Rhode Island Bar Association, which is a requirement established by the Unification Order. Despite multiple challenges to this order in various judicial proceedings, including a denial of certiorari by the Supreme Court of the United States, Berberian continued to resist compliance. In 1975-76, after another failure to pay dues, the court reaffirmed the validity of the Unification Order and ordered his suspension unless he complied.

In the year 1975-76, Mr. Berberian again declined to pay his dues to the Rhode Island Bar Association. A petition was filed by the Association and Mr. Berberian challenged the validity of the Unification Order.

Issue

Whether Aram K. Berberian should be suspended from the practice of law for failing to pay his dues to the Rhode Island Bar Association.

Mr. Berberian challenges the current petition to require him to pay dues on grounds similar to those previously raised and disposed of in the cited cases.

Rule

The court upheld the Unification Order requiring dues payment as a condition for membership in the Rhode Island Bar Association.

We are of the opinion that he has failed to show cause why he should not be suspended for nonpayment of his dues to the Rhode Island Bar Association.

Analysis

The court reviewed Berberian's arguments against the Unification Order and found them insufficient to warrant a reversal of the previous rulings. The court emphasized that Berberian had not demonstrated valid reasons for his noncompliance and reaffirmed the necessity of dues payment for continued membership in the Bar Association.

We have carefully considered the contentions which Mr. Berberian raises in his brief and also the material presented in his oral argument.

Conclusion

The court ordered that Aram K. Berberian be suspended from membership and the practice of law unless he pays his dues within five days of the order.

It is hereby ordered that the motion of the Rhode Island Bar Association that Aram K. Berberian be suspended from membership and from the practice of law for failure to comply with the by-laws of the Association because he failed to pay his dues be granted, unless said Aram K. Berberian shall pay said dues within five (5) days after the filing of this order.

Who won?

Rhode Island Bar Association prevailed in this case as the court granted their motion for Berberian's suspension due to his nonpayment of dues.

The court ultimately ordered his suspension unless he paid the dues within a specified timeframe.

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