Opinion ID: 1727470
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 46

Heading: Count XXX The Rambo Matter

Text: Following her divorce, Juanita Quarles Rambo was sued by her former husband, who alleged that Ms. Rambo had made misrepresentations in documents in which he relinquished his status as beneficiary of Ms. Rambo's retirement benefits. In June 2001, Ms. Rambo paid respondent $7,500 towards a $15,000 fee to defend her in the lawsuit. Between 2001 and 2002, Ms. Rambo received correspondence from respondent, but she did not receive any pleadings, and no court appearances were scheduled. In October 2003, respondent requested and Ms. Rambo paid an additional $2,500. Ms. Rambo heard nothing further from respondent. In February 2004, respondent left a message with Ms. Rambo's son that she was ill and that another attorney would complete the matter. No further contact was made by respondent or other counsel. In January 2005, Ms. Rambo sent a letter of termination and a request for refund of fees to respondent, but the mailing was returned as undeliverable. Ms. Rambo received no services for the $10,000 fee she paid, and she is unaware of the status of her case. Respondent also failed to cooperate with the ODC in its investigation of the complaint filed by Ms. Rambo.