In the Matter of Roger S. Hanson, Esq., United States of America v. Russell Woolfolk

Respondent, Roger S. Hanson, was cited to appear before this court to show cause why he should not be disciplined, pursuant to Fed.R.App.P. 46(c), for lack of diligence in representing appellant Russell Woolfolk. Respondent appeared before the court on June 1,1977 and was given the opportunity to explain his apparent failure to prosecute the appeal.

The court has reviewed the details of Mr. Hanson’s professional conduct in this case. Pursuant to the order of the magistrate, the record on appeal was to be filed no later than December 1,1976. The record was not filed by that date. Counsel sought…