In re Ballard

In this attorney grievance Respondent has failed to file an Answer or Responsive Pleading. The charges of ethical violations are deemed admitted.

The Complaint charges Respondent with ethical violations in two separate matters.

I. Jennie Campbell Matter

Respondent failed to pay Jennie Campbell, a court reporter, deposition charges in the amount of $221.40, despite receiving bills on July 20, 1993, September 2 and 27,1993, November 6, 1993, and December 29, 1993. In response to several long distance calls to Respondent, Campbell was told, falsely, that her check was in the mail. On December 29,…