State v. Scott

Complaint was received in the office of the disciplinary administrator concerning the alleged misconduct of respondent. It involved the failure of Charles S. Scott, Sr., an attorney of Topeka, Kansas, to repay to his client, Margaret L. Dobbyn, cash advancements made by her for a transcript and bond for appeal totaling $3,250.00. After paying this amount to Mr. Scott, Ms. Dobbyn changed her mind within two or three weeks and advised Mr. Scott she did not wish to pursue the appeal. The transcript of trial proceedings had not been ordered and the advance of $3,000.00 for the same remained in…