In re Samaha

In this attorney disciplinary action, the Commission on Lawyer Conduct (“the Commission”) considered Formal *4Charges filed against attorney George Thomas Samaha, III (“Respondent”) that arose from his representation of a widow in matters involving her late husband’s estate. A Hearing Panel of the Commission found Respondent had committed misconduct in the course of this representation by (1) charging excessive fees, (2) failing to cooperate during probate court proceedings and making a false statement under oath, and (3) engaging in a conflict of interest. We find Respondent has committed…