In re McWhorter

These disciplinary matters are based upon a default judgment entered against Thomas K. McWhorter by the special master, establishing violations of Standards 4, 22, 23, 44, 61, 63, 65, and 68 of State Bar Rule 4-102.

The Review Panel considered professional misconduct in the two pending cases, three prior disciplinary matters involving client neglect, and McWhorter’s inability to attend to his personal legal affairs. The panel recommended that McWhorter be suspended from the practice of law for six months, and until such time as he shall refund to Ms. Dorothy McMillon $1,600 paid him as…