In the Matter of Kent

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on a Notice of Discipline filed by the State Bar seeking the disbarment of Jeffrey Brooks Kent. Although Kent acknowledged service of the Notice of Discipline, he failed to file a Notice of Rejection. He therefore is in default, has waived his right to an evidentiary hearing, and is subject to such discipline and further proceedings as may be determined by this Court. See Bar Rule 4-208.1 (b).

The admitted facts show that a client hired Kent to collect a $592,000 debt. Kent filed a complaint but failed to serve the corporate defendant, which…