In Re Docking

This is an original uncontested proceeding in discipline filed by the Disciplinary Administrator’s office against respondent, Kent O. Docking, an attorney admitted to the practice of law in Kansas in 1985 and registered in Kansas City, Kansas. The formal complaint alleged that Docking violated Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct (KRPC) 1.3 (2005 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 369) (diligence); 1.4 (2005 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 383) (communication); 1.15(a) (2005 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 431) (safekeeping property); and 1.16(d) (2005 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 444) (terminating representation).

A hearing panel convened on…