Opinion ID: 2056529
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: conclusion

Text: The Panel finds that Respondent should be publicly reprimanded for his violations of Rules 1.15(a), 1.15(d), 8.4(c), and Rule 8.4(d) as well as serve a public two-year period of probation, subject to the following terms: (a) Respondent shall have completed an audit by a licensed certified public accountant for his Certificates of Compliance, reporting the status of his compliance or lack thereof with the requirements of Rule 1.15 and Rule 1.15A, and shall file each annual Certificate of Compliance by no later than the due date; (b) Respondent shall also provide the ODC with a timely written confirmation that he has filed each annual Certificate of Compliance with the required precertification. (c) Respondent shall cooperate fully and promptly with the ODC in its efforts to monitor compliance with his probation, including any audit performed at the request of the ODC or otherwise; (d) Respondent shall also cooperate with the ODC's investigation of any allegations of unprofessional conduct that may come to the attention of the ODC; (e) Upon request of the ODC, the Respondent shall provide authorization for release of information and documentation to verify compliance with these conditions; (f) the Respondent shall pay the costs of this disciplinary proceeding pursuant to Procedural Rule 27 promptly upon being presented with a statement of these costs by the ODC. The costs to be paid by the Respondent will include without limitation the cost of the Lawyers' Fund follow-up audits; and (g) Respondent shall meet with the Professional Guidance Committee for assistance and guidance in managing his solo practice of law and he shall complete six hours of MCLE programming addressing books and records, law office management, and related issues no later than the due date for filing his next Certificate of Compliance.