Matter of Leppard

This attorney disciplinary proceeding was commenced against the respondent Edward Mclver Leppard by the filing of a complaint before the Commission on Grievances and Discipline in August,, 1977. It alleged as follows:

“2. On information and belief, the Respondent committed the following acts, which singularly, and/or in conjunction, amount to misconduct under paragraph 4 of the Rule of Disciplinary Procedure:

“(a) Respondent undertook a legal matter for Judith Cullen in May of 1975 and refused to proceed with such matter;

“(b) Respondent undertook legal matters for Mrs. Lula P. Broome, arising…