State v. Leon

This is a disciplinary action against attorney Phillip Leon arising from a complaint initiated by his former client, Carolyn Winn. The disciplinary hearing panel found Leon in violation of DR 7-101 and DR 6-101 and recommended he be indefinitely suspended from the practice of law. The respondent filed exceptions to the report of the hearing panel.

Phillip Leon represented Carolyn Hoyle, now Winn, in a divorce action against Jim W. Hoyle. The Hoyles had no children and amicably agreed to a division of their property and debts. Hoyle waived notice and consented to an immediate hearing of the…