In Re Freeman

In this opinion, we find that respondent's pattern of neglecting his clients and his obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct warrants his suspension from the practice of law for twelve (12) months.

The hearing officer submitted his Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to the Court on May 5, 2005. Respondent was charged with twelve counts of misconduct. The hearing officer found that the Commission failed to prove its allegations with regard to Count I of the complaint, but in the remaining eleven counts he found the Commission proved some, though not all of the allegations.

Where…