In the Matter of Hanna

In this attorney grievance, Respondent is charged with acts of misconduct arising out of his representation of Wilbert Grissett. The Hearing Panel and Executive Committee found Respondent had engaged in attorney misconduct; both recommended a public reprimand. We agree with these findings and, as amended, with the recommended sanction.

In November 1981, Respondent was retained to represent Wilbert Grissett for injuries received when, as a pedestrian, he was struck by an automobile. Grissett signed an undated “Employment Agreement and Power of Attorney” giving Respondent “full power to sign my…