Opinion ID: 1887103
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: First Request for Response to Complaint

Text: 4. On January 4, 2002, Bar Counsel mailed the complaint to Respondent with a request that he respond to the allegations of misconduct by January 14, 2002. Stip. ¶ 2; BX 1. 5. This letter constituted a legitimate inquiry by Bar Counsel and a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority. [8] 6. The letter of January 4, 2002, was mailed to Respondent at 7767 Astrella Court, Springfield, Virginia. Stip. ¶ 2; BX 1. 7. The January 4 letter warned that failure to respond has been held to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct. BX 1. 8. Respondent failed to respond to Bar Counsel's letter of January 4, 2002. Stip. ¶ 2; BX 2.