The STATE BAR OF TEXAS v. Dolenz

OPINION

Opinion By

Justice MOSELEY.

A jury found that attorney Bernard J. Dolenz violated several provisions of the Texas Code of Professional Responsibility and/or Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct by: (1) improperly soliciting Dmitri Vail’s legal business; (2) entering into a prohibited business transaction with Vail; and (3) representing another person in a matter adverse to Vail. However, the trial court rendered judgment notwithstanding the verdict in favor of Do-lenz. The State Bar contends the trial court erred in rendering judgment notwithstanding the verdict on issues two…