Matter of Chovanec

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The respondent in this case, James E. Chovanec, neglected the legal matters of several clients and mishandled client funds. For that misconduct, we conclude that he should be suspended from the practice of law for no less than one year.

On December 31, 1996, the Disciplinary Commission filed a four-count Amended Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action alleging that the respondent violated the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Law. The Commission and the respondent now agree that the respondent engaged in misconduct.

Pursuant to the parties’ agreement, we now…