In re Dicks-Woolridge

In this attorney disciplinary matter, the Commission on Lawyer Conduct filed formal charges against respondent.1 A hearing before the sub-panel, which respondent did not attend, *44was held regarding the charges. The sub-panel recommended respondent be disbarred from the practice of law. The full panel adopted the sub-panel’s report and recommendations.

FACTS

The essential nature of the charges against respondent involve failing to act diligently for or communicate with her clients, failing to maintain unearned fees and to keep client funds in a trust account, using funds in the trust account for…