In re Potter

This is an original proceeding in discipline filed by the office of the Disciplinary Administrator against Marcus B. Potter, Jr., an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Kansas whose business address is in Kansas City.

Procedurally, this case is in an unusual posture. Respondent did not file an answer to the formal complaint as required by Kansas Supreme Court Rule 211(b) (1997 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 223). Although given written notice of the date of the hearing before the hearing panel, respondent failed to appear, either in person or by counsel, and offered no reason for his…