In re Moore

In this attorney grievance matter, respondent committed misconduct relating to his escrow account and failed to timely pay a medical provider.

FACTS

Respondent had an agreement with Dr. Themy Chakeris whereby respondent would send clients to Dr. Chakeris and respondent would pay their medical bills upon settlement of their legal actions. The Panel1 found respondent had failed to pay Dr. Chakeris a total of $35,750 from fifty-four settlements.2 When Dr. Chakeris demanded payment, respondent *3did not have the funds in his escrow account to pay him. Respondent eventually paid Dr. Chakeris through…