Opinion ID: 1857750
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 10

Heading: Count VIII The Failure to Cooperate Matter

Text: On January 29, 2003, respondent was personally served with a subpoena compelling him to appear for a sworn statement on February 19, 2003 and to produce, among other things, his financial records relating to his representation of Derrick Fontenot, the client subject of Count VI, supra. Respondent failed to appear on that date. The ODC then arranged for respondent's appearance on March 19, 2003, and respondent confirmed in writing that he would appear on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at which time I will produce the documents requested. Nevertheless, when respondent appeared on March 19, 2003, he failed to produce the requested bank records. During the sworn statement, respondent agreed under oath to provide the ODC with the bank records within thirty days. Before that time period elapsed, the ODC wrote a letter to respondent requesting that he execute a waiver which would permit the ODC to obtain the bank records directly from the financial institutions. Respondent failed to execute the waiver, and failed to provide the bank records as he had promised. The ODC subsequently obtained the records by a subpoena directed to respondent's bank. The ODC alleges that respondent's conduct violated Rule 8.4(g) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.