In Re Docking

This is an uncontested disciplinary proceeding alleging that the respondent, Kent O. Docking, violated the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct. Docking was suspended from the practice of law on December 8,2006, and was reinstated on March 12, 2007. The misconduct culminating in the present proceeding occurred while his license was suspended. He accepted a retainer fee to pursue a civil action, took no action on behalf of his client, failed to notify his client that his license was suspended, and did not respond to his client’s efforts to communicate with him. The hearing panel unanimously…