In re Jackman

Background. Bar counsel filed a petition for discipline with the Board of Bar Overseers (board) against the respondent in 2003. The petition alleged that from 1998 through October, 1999, the respondent operated a personal injury law office at which a nonlawyer staff member engaged in the unauthorized practice of law (by handling and settling personal injury cases with inadequate supervision from the respondent), and shared in the legal fees received. In addition, the petition alleged that the respondent failed properly to oversee the receipt, maintenance, and disbursement of client funds,…