In re Disciplinary Proceedings Against Swartwout

Attorney disciplinary proceeding; attorney publicly reprimanded.

This disciplinary proceeding was commenced on March 25, 1983, when the Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility filed a complaint alleging that Swartwout neglected his client’s products liability action, failed to keep the client advised of the developments in her case, refused to promptly refund part of the $3,200 retainer she had paid him to represent her in the matter, failed to provide a full and fair disclosure of all facts and circumstances in the matter to the local professional responsibility committee, and…