In the Matter of a Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Delaware: Stephan J. Holfeld

Summary

The Court held that Holfeld violated the conditions of his private admonition and the applicable professional-conduct rule by failing to timely file required pre-certifications with his 2011 and 2012 Certificates of Compliance. Although the audits disclosed no bookkeeping irregularities and no clients were harmed, those circumstances did not excuse his repeated noncompliance. The Court independently approved a public reprimand with conditions, including future pre-certifications, continuing legal education, and payment of investigative costs.