Legal Opinion
In re Jacobs
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided March 8, 1993PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam
In this proceeding the respondent is charged with five allegations of professional misconduct. Charge One alleges that the respondent has charged a client a clearly excessive fee, in violation of DR 2-106 of the Code of Professional Responsibility. On or about March 27, 1987, the respondent was retained to represent a client in a matrimonial matter. On or about August 5, 1987, the respondent charged his client $14,500 for legal services allegedly rendered by him in connection with her matrimonial matter. This $14,500 charged by the respondent included $2,500 in services…
3Cited by3 opinions
- In the Matter of David B. Jacobs, an Attorney and Counselor at Law Grievance Committee for the Eastern District of New York v. David B. Jacobs, Esq.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1994
- Jacobs v. GuidoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2000
- Rubenfeld v. GambinoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995