Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. Benjamin F. White

Justice KETCHUM:

This disciplinary proceeding was instituted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) of the West Virginia State Bar, against the Respondent, Benjamin F. White. The ODC asserted that White violated six Rules of Professional Conduct in a dispute over fees with his employer, a law firm.

However, a Hearing Panel Subcommittee of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board (“Board”) found clear and convincing evidence that White violated only two Rules of Professional Conduct. The Board recommends that this Court reprimand White, order him to take an additional six hours of continuing legal…