Moloney v. KENTUCKY BAR ASS'N

OPINION AND ORDER

The Movant, Michael R. Moloney, moves this Court to impose a Public Reprimand for violating SCR 3.130-1.3; SCR 3.130-1.4(a); SCR 3.130-3.4(c); and SCR 3.130-8.3(c). Movant admits that he is guilty of all violations, and we grant his Motion for a Public Reprimand.

The facts underlying Movant’s violations began during his representation of Client A in a criminal matter in 2000. Client A after discharging her trial attorney employed Movant to pursue an appeal upon a third-degree rape conviction and paid the Movant $2,500. Movant filed an appearance, and after Client A’s…