Opinion ID: 2333126
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Count IV: The Bowers Grievance

Text: ¶ 6 Respondent entered his appearance on behalf of Ernest Rex Bowers on December 4, 2008, in a breach of contract action in Oklahoma County. Judge Don Easter had previously represented Bowers. Respondent sought leave to withdraw as Bowers' attorney on April 30, 2010. The Bar alleges Respondent failed to communicate with Bowers and failed to respond to requests to return his file. Bowers filed a grievance with the Bar, who mailed a copy of it to Respondent on October 15, 2010, directing him to respond to the allegations therein within twenty days. He failed to respond to the grievance or to attend his deposition. The Bar alleges his actions constitute professional misconduct in violation of Rules 1.4 and 8.4(d), ORPC, and Rules 1.3 and 5.2, RGDP.