Opinion ID: 2398017
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The Malpass Matter

Text: Respondent was appointed to represent Mr. Malpass in a criminal matter, and she appeared at a hearing on his behalf. Another individual, Ms. Moore, made numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact Respondent by phone and in person at her office on behalf of Malpass. Respondent did not have permission from Malpass to talk to Moore about his case; however, Respondent never consulted with Malpass about whether he would give her permission to speak to Moore, despite Moore's repeated inquiries. Respondent was placed on interim suspension while she was waiting for an evaluation to submit to the court regarding Malpass's release. She failed to turn over Malpass's file to the attorney appointed to protect her clients' interests, and to date Respondent has been unable to locate the file. Respondent did not timely respond to the notice of full investigation in this matter.