Legal Opinion
Matter of Santana
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided December 14, 1990No. 89-498PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Per curiam
Respondent was charged with neglecting two separate legal matters entrusted to him in violation of DR 6-101(A)(3). Specifically, respondent was charged with failing to file appropriate documents, failing to communicate with clients after receiving pre-payment, and failing to notify clients of his change of address and that he was leaving town.
After an evidentiary hearing, the hearing committee found that by clear and convincing evidence, these violations had in fact occurred. The Board subsequently found that respondent violated DR 6-101(A)(3) by neglecting legal matters. Bar counsel…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Matter of DoryDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1987
- Matter of LandesbergDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1986
- In Re BanksDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1983
- In Re JonesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1988
3Cited by15 opinions
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