Legal Opinion
Matter of Dory
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided January 4, 1989No. 88-740PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Per curiam
This matter is before the court on the Report and Recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility (the Board). After considering a Report of a Hearing Committee, the Board found that Dory had neglected a legal matter in violation of DR 6-101(A)(3) and recommend suspension for thirty days.
The facts concerning Dory’s misconduct are summarized in the Board’s Report and Recommendation, a copy of which is attached. Briefly, Dory was retained by Mrs. Julia Johnson to probate her mother’s estate. Mrs. Johnson advanced Dory approximately $420 towards his legal fee and costs. After filing a…
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- Matter of DoryDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1987
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