Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Clark

By neglecting his professional duties in this matter, respondent caused harm to his clients. A lawyer is not required to serve every client who appears at his door, but once having agreed to represent a client, a lawyer must do so to the best of his ability. EC 6-4 of the Canons of the Code of Professional Responsibility explicitly states that “[hjaving undertaken representation, a lawyer should use proper care to safeguard the interests of his client. * * * [H]is obligation to his client requires him to prepare adequately for and give appropriate attention to his legal work.”- Our…