Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Morton

The court has reviewed the evidence presented to the board and concurs in the board’s finding that respondent violated DR. 1-102(A)(4) and (6), DR 6-101(A)(3) and DR 9-102.

Respondent objects to the board’s report mainly on the ground that $500 of the $1,000 deposited into his trust account by Clendenen represented respondent’s fee for the legal services rendered to his client. The undisputed record evidence is otherwise. Respondent’s letter to Clendenen on June 3, 1981 indicates that a $500 fee would be due upon dismissal of the lawsuit. However, the lawsuit was not dismissed until some time…