Opinion ID: 1350479
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The Turner Matter

Text: Susan Goodman Turner hired respondent to represent her to collect a debt in the amount of $5,500.00. Ms. Turner paid respondent $1,500.00 in attorney's fees and $500.00 as costs. Respondent negotiated with the debtor and obtained a partial payment of $3,500.00. Respondent admits the balance of the debt remains uncollected. Respondent contends arrangements were made for the debtor to sign a confession of judgment for the remaining $1,500.00, but that he was unable to obtain the debtor's signature approving the agreement. Respondent has returned the $500 that Ms. Turner previously paid him to cover costs. Respondent admits his lack of diligence in this matter and his failure to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Respondent further admits that he failed to provide a written response to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline (the Board) as requested, and that he failed to cooperate with the Board in its investigation of this matter.