Opinion ID: 1768691
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 18

Heading: Count XVIIThe Rogers Matter

Text: On October 16, 2000, Vernice Rogers paid respondent $250.52 to represent him in a criminal matter. [12] Respondent failed to complete the representation and failed to communicate with his client concerning the matter. He also failed to account for any earned portion of the legal fee and failed to refund the unearned portion of the fee. In December 2000, Mr. Rogers filed a complaint against respondent with the ODC. On January 9, 2001, the ODC forwarded a copy of the complaint to respondent by certified mail. Respondent failed to reply to the complaint. The ODC thereafter served respondent with a subpoena compelling him to appear and answer the complaint under oath. Respondent failed to appear. The ODC alleges that respondent's conduct in this matter violates the following provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct: Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.5(f), 1.16(d), 8.1(c), 8.4(a), and 8.4(g).