In the Matter of Alexander

In this attorney grievance matter, respondent has tendered a conditional admission to the allegations below and consents to a public reprimand. We accept the conditional admission and publicly reprimand respondent.

In 1981, respondent was retained to obtain a child support enforcement order for client against her ex-husband. The parties entered into a settlement agreement which provided in part that the children would be adopted by client’s current husband. Respondent was paid a fee to execute this adoption; however, respondent failed to complete or file the adoption action.

Respondent admits…