Opinion ID: 1991221
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Alleged Ethical Violations

Text: Garrett was charged with four violations of the Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct (DLRPC): (i) failure to safeguard property of clients and third persons by misappropriating client trust funds in violation of DLRPC Rule 1.15, (ii) dishonest conduct by misappropriating client funds in violation of DLRPC Rule 8.4(c), (iii) dishonest conduct by filing certificates of compliance with the Delaware Supreme Court in 2001 and 2002 that failed to identify an account as a law practice account in violation of DLRPC 8.4(c), and (iv) conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice by failing to identify a bank account as a law practice account in violation of Rule 8.4. Garrett is currently suspended from the practice of law for three years, effective October 29, 2003. A bifurcated hearing was conducted by the Board on April 26, 2006. The Board made findings of facts and conclusions of law.