In re Matson

This is an original proceeding in discipline filed by the office of the Disciplinary Administrator against David L. Mat-son, of Topeka, an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Kansas. A hearing was held before a panel of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys wherein respondent appeared pro se.

The hearing panel concluded respondent had violated KRPC 1.1 (competent representation) (2001 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 312); KRPC 1.3 (diligence) (2001 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 323); and KRPC 1.4(a) (client communication) (2001 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 334). The panel recommended respondent be…