In re Dillon

The respondent was retained to sue for damages to his client’s automobile. He settled this claim with the insurance carrier for $85, indorsed his client’s name to the check without authorization, and converted the money to his own use. Pursuant to the respondent’s instructions, his client signed a release which he mailed to the respondent, who induced a notary public to certify to a false acknowledgment. Although he was repeatedly requested to pay over the amount due to his client, after the deduction of his fee, he failed to make this payment for a considerable period of time, and only after…