Statewide Grievance Committee v. Timbers

Opinion

The defendant, John Timbers, appeals from the trial court’s judgment suspending him from the practice of law for a period of six months. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

*2On May 26,1999, the plaintiff, the statewide grievance committee, filed a presentment complaint alleging misconduct against the defendant, an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. On August 2, 2000, following a hearing, the court filed a memorandum of decision and rendered judgment against the defendant. The court concluded that the defendant had violated rule 1.4 (a)1 of the Rules of Professional…