People v. Barber

This is an attorney discipline case. A hearing board found that the respondent handled a legal matter without adequate preparation, neglected legal matters entrusted to him, failed to seek the lawful objectives of his clients through reasonably available means, intentionally prejudiced or damaged his clients during his representation of them, and that the respondent’s conduct amounted to gross neglect. The hearing board also found the presence of four aggravating factors, including prior disciplinary offenses, and no mitigating factors. The board recommended that the respondent be suspended…