In re Welcker

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

JiPER CURIAM.*

This disciplinary proceeding arises from two counts of formal charges filed by disciplinary counsel against respondent, Ronald A. Welcker.

The first count related to respondent’s representation of an elderly client, Marguerite Hoffman, in connection with a personal injury matter. Respondent’s contingency fee contract provided that he would be given a power of attorney to execute settlement drafts and release agreements on Ms. Hoffman’s behalf. During settlement negotiations, Ms. Hoffman became seriously ill and died on August 10, 1993. Respondent was…