In the Matter of Woodard

The State Bar filed a Notice of Discipline against Respondent Daniel Prince Woodard alleging violations of Standards 22 (withdrawal from employment without taking reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice to the rights of the client, including giving due notice to the client, allowing time for employment of other counsel, delivering to the client all papers and property to which the client is entitled, and complying with applicable laws and rules); 44 (wilful abandonment or disregard of a legal matter to the client’s detriment); and 68 (failure to respond to disciplinary authorities) of…