In re Shepard

OPINION

This matter came before the Court for consideration of the Disciplinary Board’s recommendation involving seven counts of neglect and failure to communicate. It was recommended that Mary F. Shepard be suspended indefinitely, with conditions precedent to consideration of any application for reinstatement. The Court has determined that the recommended discipline is appropriate.

In each of the seven counts, the complainant paid Shepard a fee to perform legal services, but she failed to complete the agreed upon services. She failed to respond to her clients’ repeated attempts to find out the…