Kentucky Bar Ass'n v. Berkebile

OPINION AND ORDER

Respondent, Daniel C. Berkebile, formerly a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, but now residing in Panama City, Florida, has been found guilty by the Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors of three counts of professional misconduct in regard to his handling of a client’s civil suit. Upon service of the formal charges, he admitted the truth of the charges, stated that no excuse exists to condone his actions, and that he would accept any sanction imposed. Further, he stated that he has closed his law office in Kentucky and has no plans to resume the practice of law.

The Board…