Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 13-25 Re: Andrew J. Decker, Iii — Pariente, J., Concurring

Summary

Justice Pariente concurred in the result, agreeing that Judge Decker warranted a serious sanction and that the recommended suspension should be increased to six months without pay with a public reprimand. She disagreed with the majority's conclusion that the evidence did not support consolidated Charge 8, reasoning that Decker should have verified whether the represented party's counsel had actually been discharged or had withdrawn. She also agreed that Decker's misconduct did not warrant removal because it was not fundamentally inconsistent with judicial office.