In re Thompson

These disciplinary matters are before the Court on the Petition for Voluntary Discipline of the respondent, James E. Thompson. The State Bar and the special master recommend that the Court accept Thompson’s petition. Thompson admits violating Standards 22 (b) (lawyer shall not withdraw from employment until he has taken reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice to the rights of his client); 31 (d) (contingent fee agreements must be in writing); 44 (lawyer shall not wilfully abandon or disregard a legal matter entrusted to him); 61 (lawyer shall promptly notify client of receipt of…