In re Cummings

This disciplinary matter is before the Court pursuant to the Report and Recommendation of the special master, James Charles Thornton, who recommends an 18-month suspension with conditions on reinstatement for Respondent Lisa M. Cummings (State Bar No. 201865) for her violation of Rules 1.3,1.4,1.16 (d) and 8.4 (a) (4) of Bar Rule 4-102 (d) in connection with her representation of two clients in a single matter.

Because Cummings failed to timely answer the properly served formal complaint, the following facts are deemed admitted. In May 2009, Cummings, who has been a member of the Bar since…