Matter of Fox

In this attorney discipline matter, Respondent is charged with professional misconduct arising out of the collection of attorneys’ fees from a multiple-party settlement. We find Respondent’s actions constitute misconduct warranting a public reprimand.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL POSTURE

On February 16,1987, John Sept (“Deceased”) was killed in a car wreck. Attorney Jerry Screen was hired March 11, 1987, by Cassaundra Green to pursue a wrongful death action, claiming her minor son LaShon Green (“Minor”) was Deceased’s natural child. Screen associated Respondent to assist him with the case. A petition was…