In re Harvey

This disciplinary action charges Aaron Harvey, an attorney (and former magistrate) with professional misconduct in the handling of a legal matter entrusted to him.

In September of 1980, a client retained him to represent her in an uncontested divorce action. On her first visit to Respondent’s office, the client provided him with the required information for processing her divorce. The parties agreed upon a fee of $350, which was paid in installments.

The client testified before a Panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline that she told Respondent of her plan to remarry on…