Opinion ID: 2094013
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Gary Evenson

Text: Gary Evenson retained Campbell in January 1998 to represent him in a child custody matter. When an initial custody motion was denied 6 months later, Evenson immediately directed Campbell to file an appeal. In the ensuing weeks, Campbell periodically told Evenson that she was negotiating with opposing counsel for a visitation schedule that would render an appeal unnecessary. Subsequently, Campbell stopped returning Evenson's telephone calls. In September 1998, on the filing deadline for Evenson's appeal, Campbell called Evenson and falsely stated that she was still negotiating with opposing counsel. Relying on this statement, Evenson directed Campbell to continue negotiations and not to file an appeal. Despite Campbell's assurances that she would keep Evenson informed about the negotiation results, Campbell had no further contact with Evenson despite his leaving her approximately 40 telephone messages. In November 1998, Evenson visited Campbell's office and discovered that she had moved without notifying him or providing any forwarding information. In early December 1998, Evenson wrote Campbell requesting that she return his case file and refund his unearned retainer balance. Campbell has not responded to Evenson's letter, returned his case file, or issued a refund.