Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. Friend

This disciplinary proceeding was instituted by the complainant, Office of Disciplinary Counsel (hereinafter “ODC”) of the West Virginia State Bar, against the respondent, Robert W. Friend, a member of the Bar. The Lawyer Disciplinary Board (hereinafter the “Board”) found that Mr. Friend (1) failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client, and (2) he charged an unreasonable fee in representing the client. 1 The Board recommends that this Court admonish Mr. Friend, require him to perform 120 hours of community service, order him to make restitution to the client…