In re Slaughter

Because respondent Slaughter failed to respond to any of the proceedings against her, although she acknowledged service of all pertinent pleadings, the facts contained in the complaints were established by default. Rule 4-212 (a).

Case No. 764

The Special Master found that respondent undertook to represent a client in a child custody proceeding in January 1989 and accepted partial payment of the fee for the representation. When respondent subsequently failed to respond to telephone calls from the client, the client notified respondent in writing that her employment was terminated, and requested…