In Re Yarborough

In this attorney disciplinary proceeding, respondent, Ernest E. Yarborough, is charged with committing misconduct arising out of his alleged improper conduct toward a client. We find respondent committed misconduct and impose a public reprimand. 1

FACTS

Client testified on or about June 24, 1996, respondent was retained to represent her as Personal Representative of her brother’s estate in a legal malpractice action against Attorney I, who had been retained to handle a wrongful death action on her behalf. At that time, client was an unmarried, 24 year old college student. Respondent provided…