Opinion ID: 2769764
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Other Pending Disciplinary Charges.

Text: Since the issuance of the charges addressed in this opinion, the Board found Curtis guilty of four (4) more charges: SCR 3.130-1.3 (failure to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client), SCR 3.130-3.4(c) (knowingly disobey[ing] an obligation under the rules of a tribunal), SCR 3.130-5.5(a) (practice[ing] law in a jurisdiction in violation of the regulation of the legal profession in that jurisdiction), and SCR 3.130- 5.5(b)(2) (hold[ing] out to the public or otherwise representing] that the lawyer is admitted to practice law in this jurisdiction). The Board is recommending a ninety (90) day suspension, attendance of EPEP, and payment of costs. Those charges are part of a separate proceeding and are currently awaiting consideration by this Court. 6 D. The Board's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations. The Board, after summarizing the above, found that Curtis was properly served with the Commission's complaints based on his signature on certified mail receipts. The Board also found that Curtis had been properly served with the formal charges by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Curtis did not file a response or answer to any of the complaints or charges. As a result, Curtis appeared before the Board by default. Based on its findings and after due deliberation, the Board, by a vote of 16-0, recommended that Curtis be found guilty on all six counts. Based on the findings of fact, prior disciplinary history, mitigating factors, and applicable law, the Board recommended that Curtis be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one (1) year to run consecutively with any other disciplinary suspensions; that he be required to pay restitution to the Krempps in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Dollars ($120); and that he pay the costs of this action. The costs of this proceeding, including amounts incurred after the consideration and vote by the Board, were calculated and certified by the Disciplinary Clerk in the amount of $765.09.