Opinion ID: 2087943
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Board Recommendation

Text: The Board found, in connection with his representation of Mr. Calixte, that respondent knowingly and intentionally misappropriated funds in violation of Disciplinary Rule (DR) 9-103(A) and Rule 1.15(a); failed to deliver funds promptly in violation of DR 9-103(B)(4) and Rule 1.15(b); failed to maintain complete records of settlement funds in violation of DR 9-103(B)(3) and Rule 1.15(a); engaged in dishonest conduct in violation of Rule 8.4(c) both by affirmative misrepresentations and by failure to provide information to his client which he had a duty to provide; neglected his client in violation of Rule 1.3; failed to seek the lawful objectives of his client in violation of DR 7-101(A)(1) and Rule 1.3(b); intentionally prejudiced his client during the course of their professional relationship in violation of DR 7-101(A)(3) and Rule 1.3(b)(2); and failed to pursue his client's objectives in violation of Rule 1.2(a). In the Webber case, the Board found that respondent engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice in violation of Rule 8.4; and failed to comply with an order of the Board and to respond to the Webber complaint in violation of D.C. Bar R. XI, § 2(b)(3). The Board has recommended disbarment and restitution as discipline. Bar Counsel has informed the court that he takes no exception to the Board's report and recommendation. Respondent has not filed any opposition.