Legal Opinion
In re Koven
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided January 30, 2003No. 01-BG-1536Published
1Per curiam
The Maryland Court of Appeals disbarred respondent Robert L. Koven by consent on November 29, 2001. Respondent had been under investigation in Maryland for misappropriation, unauthorized practice of law while suspended, failing to respond to Bar Counsel’s inquiries, failing to communicate with his clients, failing to forward client files in a timely manner after termination, and failing to forward in a timely manner funds owed to a third party. Respondent acknowledged that he could not successfully defend himself against charges based on the matters being investigated.
At the time of his…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In Re GoldsboroughDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1995
- Matter of AddamsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- In Re ZilberbergDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1992
- In Re ThomasDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2001
- In re KovenDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2002