People v. Rhodes

The respondent in this attorney discipline case was charged with conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation; neglect of a legal matter entrusted to him; intentional failure to seek the lawful objectives of his clients; and intentional failure to carry out a contract of employment. The respondent was also charged with failing to cooperate with the Supreme Court Grievance Committee without good cause shown.

The respondent did not appear or answer the complaint, but he did testify by telephone to the hearing board with respect to grounds for mitigation. The hearing panel…