In the Matter of Kunin

The State Bar of Georgia filed formal complaint against Kunin contending that Kunin had received a sum of money in settlement of his client’s claim, deposited it in his trust account, and thereafter paid over to himself certain sums without authorization from his client. Kunin filed an answer, denying all charges of inappropriate conduct. The state served interrogatories upon him, and took his client’s deposition. In July 1982, (more than a year after this proceeding was initiated, and three years after the acts complained of) Kunin filed a request for voluntary discipline.

It is undisputed…