In the Matter of Patrick Michael Megaro

On July 31, 2023, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals entered an Agreed Judgment of Suspension in the reciprocal discipline case against Oviedo, Florida attorney PATRICK MICHAEL MEGARO [#24091024]. On April 27, 2021, the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the North Carolina State Bar entered an order of discipline in the case styled, The North Carolina State Bar v. Patrick Michael Megaro, Attorney, 18 DHC 41. The Commission found that Megaro violated Rules of Professional Conduct of the North Carolina State Bar 1.1 (competence), 1.3 (diligence), 1.5(a) (improper fee), 1.7 (conflict of interest), 1.8(a, e) (conflict of interest, prohibited business transaction), 1.15-2(a) (misuse of entrusted funds), 1.15-2(g) (failure to disburse funds), 3.3(a) (false statement to a tribunal),  8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), and 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice). Megaro was suspended from the practice of law for five years.  By agreement, he is suspended from the practice of law in Texas beginning July 31, 2023 and extending through July 30, 2028.  BODA Case No. 65568.