Gary v. State Bar

Opinion

THE COURT.

This is a proceeding to review the State Bar Court’s recommendation that petitioner Dennis T. Gary be disbarred for wilfully neglecting to perform services for a client in two separate matters. In light of petitioner’s extensive history of misconduct and the absence of substantial mitigating factors, we adopt the recommended discipline.

Facts

This case concerns misconduct committed by petitioner while representing Mary Ellen S. (Ms. S.) in two separate matters—the “criminal defense” matter and the “personal injury” matter.

A. Charges

In the criminal defense matter, the notice to…