In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte

Supreme Court

No. 2026-68-M.P.

In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte. :

ORDER

On March 3, 2026, this Court’s Disciplinary Counsel filed a petition pursuant

to Article III, Rule 6(e) of the Supreme Court Rules of Disciplinary Procedure

requesting that the Court order the respondent, Jesse W. Duarte, to file an answer to

a disciplinary complaint. Counsel informed us that the respondent had failed to

answer the complaint despite several notices being sent requesting that he do so.

On March 27, 2026, we entered an order reprimanding the respondent for his

failure to answer that complaint and directing him to file his answer within ten days.

The order further provided that his failure to do so would result in his suspension

from the practice of law. On the same day, attempts were made to serve the

respondent with that order by mail at the address the respondent has on file with this

Court and his last known home address and electronically at both email addresses

that the respondent has on file with this Court. All mailed and electronic

communications have been returned as undeliverable. The respondent has failed to

file his answer and is in willful defiance of this Court’s order.

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Accordingly, it is ordered that the respondent, Jesse W. Duarte, is suspended

from engaging in the practice of law in this state, effective immediately, and until

further order of this Court.

Entered as an Order of this Court this 30th day of April 2026.

By Order,

/s/ Meredith A. Benoit
Clerk

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
SUPREME COURT – CLERK’S OFFICE
Licht Judicial Complex
250 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903

ORDER COVER SHEET

Title of Case In the Matter of Jesse W. Duarte.

Case Number No. 2026-68-M.P.

Date Order Filed April 30, 2026

Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, Lynch Prata, and
Justices
Long, JJ.

Source of Appeal N/A

Judicial Officer from Lower Court N/A

For Petitioner:

Kerry Travers, Esq.
Maria R. Lenz, Esq.
Attorney(s) on Appeal
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
For Respondent:

Jesse W. Duarte, pro se

SU-CMS-02B (revised November 2022)