Matter of Brown

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

This case is before the Court on a single count verified complaint for disciplinary action charging the Respondent with misconduct while serving as attorney for the Executrix of an estate. Respondent is charged with violating Disciplinary Rules 6-101(A)(l), (2) and (3) of the Code of Professional Responsibility for Attorneys at Law by handling a legal matter which he was not competent to handle, with violating Disciplinary Rule 2-105(A) by charging a clearly excessive fee, with violating Disciplinary Rule 7-101(A)(3) by prejudicing or damaging his client during the course…