In re Neeb

ORDER FINDING MISCONDUCT AND IMPOSING DISCIPLINE

Upon review of the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Disciplinary Commission's Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action, we find that the respondent engaged in attorney misconduct.

Facts: A client hired the respondent to regain custody of her two children. The respondent charged the client a $1,000 "non-refundable" retainer as part of his "Hourly Fee Agreement for Legal Representation". The matter was set for hearing, but- respondent did not notify the client. The client made numerous attempts to…