In re Anonymous No. 59 D.B. 78

REPORT OF THE HEARING COMMITTEE

NATURE OF THE CASE

This case involves D.R.6-102(A) which provides: “A lawyer shall not attempt to exonerate himself from or limit his liability to his client for his personal malpractice.”

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel takes the position that there was a violation of this Disciplinary Rule. Respondent takes the position that it was not his intention to exonerate himself or limit his liability by inadvertently submitting general releases to his client. He contends further that if the presentation of the general releases to his client was a violation of the…