Matter of Lutz

The respondent was recently here on another matter, where the disciplinary board of the Idaho State Bar recommended and this Court imposed a one month suspension. See Matter of Lutz, 100 Idaho 45, 592 P.2d 1362 (1979). 1

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Victor Cocotis, after being accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), retained Lutz to handle both the criminal charge and his civil responsibility resulting from Cocotis’ having struck a parked vehicle. Lutz negotiated with Lisa Scott, the owner of the vehicle, and paid her $157.88 in exchange for a release. The release, drafted by Lutz, contained a final paragraph which…