In re Collins

Pursuant to a default order entered against Robert C. Collins, Jr., the special master found that Collins admitted violating Standards 22, 44, and 68 of Bar Rule 4-102. The special master found that Collins had abandoned a legal matter entrusted to him by his client, had refused to return the client’s file to her, and had failed to take reasonable steps to avoid prejudice to his client’s rights. The special master found that, as a result of Collins’ actions, his client was forced to hire a new attorney to pursue the legal matter and to pay the superior court for a copy of her file. The…