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Supreme Court No. 2026-268-M.P. In the Matter of Brian T. Dougan. : ORDER On July 23, 2026, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13 of the Supreme Court Rules of Disciplinary Procedure for Attorneys, the respondent, Brian T. Dougan, filed an affidavit with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court setting forth that he is aware that he is the subject of investigations into professional misconduct. The respondent’s affidavit sets forth that he freely and voluntarily consents to disbarment, and that he is fully aware of the implications of submitting his consent. On September 10, 2026, Disciplinary Counsel filed the respondent’s affidavit with the Court. Upon review of the respondent’s affidavit, we deem that an order disbarring respondent is appropriate. Accordingly, pursuant to Article III, Rule 13, it is hereby ordered, adjudged, and decreed that the respondent, Brian T. Dougan, be and is hereby disbarred on consent from engaging in the practice of law, effective immediately. The respondent is directed to comply with all aspects of Article III, Rule 15 and within ten (10) days after the effective date of the disbarment order the respondent shall file with the Clerk of this Court an affidavit showing: -1- (1) That he has fully complied with the provisions of the order and with the requirements of Article III, Rule 15; (2) A list of other state, federal and administrative jurisdictions to which he is admitted to practice; and (3) That he has served a copy of this affidavit upon Disciplinary Counsel. The affidavit shall also set forth the residence or other address where communications may thereafter be directed to the respondent. Entered as an Order of this Court this 13th day of October 2026. By Order, /s/ Meredith A. Benoit Clerk -2- 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 Brian T. Dougan. Case Number No. 2026-268-M.P. Date Order Filed October 13, 2026 Justices Suttell, C.J., Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ. Source of Appeal N/A Judicial Officer from Lower Court N/A For Petitioner: Kerry Travers, Esq. Chief Disciplinary Counsel Attorney(s) on Appeal Kimberly Brissette Brown, Esq. Office of Disciplinary Counsel For Respondent: John E. MacDonald, Esq. SU-CMS-02B (revised November 2022)