People v. Whitaker

This attorney discipline case includes two separate grievance proceedings against the respondent, Linda J. Whitaker. 1 In case 90SA445 the hearing board found that the respondent had violated several provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility by neglecting a client’s legal matter. The hearing board recommended a forty-five day suspension, restitution of the client’s fee payment, and assessment of costs. In case 91SA62 the hearing board found ethical misconduct based on the respondent’s refusal to pay for court reporting services, and recommended private censure, restitution, and…