In Re Smith

In this attorney disciplinary case, we review findings that respondent, Douglas Wayne Smith, engaged in a pattern of neglecting client matters, failing to expedite litigation, and failing to communicate with clients who retained respondent to represent them in dissolution of marriage proceedings. It was also determined that respondent’s misconduct prejudiced the administration of justice and that he failed to promptly refund monies to a client who had discharged him.

Background

Respondent has been licensed to practice law in this State since 1980. His practice is concentrated in domestic…