Matter of Gill

This matter involves an attorney-disciplinary proceeding prompted by three complaints filed against the respondent, John Y. Gill. The complaints generally allege a pattern of neglect and conduct indicating unfitness to practice law. The Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) determined that respondent’s actions “constituted conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation,” and demonstrated an “appalling pattern of neglect.” Further, the DRB found respondent had breached his fiduciary obligation to a client by failing to forward $500 to the client’s husband, but concluded that…