Opinion ID: 2535283
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Heading: Count IIThe Garrett Matter

Text: In November 2004, Marie Garrett executed a will, which was prepared and notarized either by respondent or his law partner. After Ms. Garrett's death on March 11, 2006, one of her children, Kenneth Garrett, contacted respondent about obtaining the original will. Mr. Garrett sent respondent $250 for the original will. Respondent provided him with a partial photocopy of the will. Thereafter, Mr. Garrett filed a disciplinary complaint against respondent. The complaint was received by respondent on October 16, 2006. Between October 16, 2006 and October 23, 2006, respondent left three messages on Mr. Garrett's voice mail system that were threatening in tone and content, including a message that there will be criminal charges against you and don't mess with me. The ODC alleged respondent's conduct violated the following provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct: Rules 8.4(d) (engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice) and 8.4(g) (threatening to present criminal or disciplinary charges solely to obtain an advantage in a civil matter).