Matter of Spagnoli

This matter involves an attorney-disciplinary proceeding prompted by fifteen complaints filed against respondent, James V. Spagnoli. The complaints allege a pattern of neglect, gross negligence, a lack of due diligence in representation, failure to communicate with clients, and failure to return clients’ files. The respondent is also charged with having made a misrepresentation to the court and with failure to cooperate in the disciplinary proceedings. Respondent’s conduct, termed an “ethical violations spree” by the Disciplinary Review Board *506(Board or DRB), prompted a five-member majority of…