In the Matter of Haddock

This grievance proceeding charges Michael L. Haddock with neglecting a legal matter entrusted to him in violation of DR 6-101(A)(3) of the Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. It further charges his failure to cooperate with the Commission investigations under Matter of Treacy, 277 S. C. 514, 290 S. E. (2d) 240 (1982). The Panel and Executive Committee recommended a public reprimand. We agree.

The panel found that the respondent attorney was employed to represent Ms. Cynthia Boiter in October 1980. He filed a complaint on her behalf but failed to pursue the case diligently and became difficult to…