Matter of Knobel

Because he abandoned his law practice without taking efforts to protect his client’s interests, return to them unearned fees, or even advise them that he would no longer handle their legal affairs, we conclude today that the respondent, David H. Knobel, 1 should be suspended from the practice of law in this state.

This attorney disciplinary action is now before this Court for final resolution following submission of findings of fact and conclusions of law by the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear the underlying complaint. The hearing officer found that the respondent violated the…