In re Berry

In this attorney disciplinary matter, the Commission on Lawyer Conduct filed formal charges against respondent,1 which respondent did not answer. A hearing, which respondent did not attend, was held regarding the charges. The Panel recommended respondent be disbarred.

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Nancy Christensen Matter

Respondent was retained to represent Nancy Christensen, who was involved in an automobile accident. Christensen signed a Fee Agreement which provided respondent would receive different fees depending on whether the matter was settled prior to filing a lawsuit or settled after a lawsuit had been filed.…