Matter of Hegstrom

CAMERON, Justice.

The Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Arizona has recommended that respondent, Gregory L. Hegstrom, be disbarred. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 53(e), Rules of the Supreme Court, 17A A.R.S. 1

In 1975, respondent was admitted in Texas to the practice of law and later was admitted in Arizona. He practiced in Riveria, Mohave County. He has been charged with three counts of unethical conduct, which we will discuss individually.

COUNT I

In May of 1982, respondent was retained by Mary Ann Finn to pursue an action in fraud. A $750 retainer fee was paid and…