Opinion ID: 1768691
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Count VIThe Ussin Matter

Text: In February 2000, Karen Ussin paid respondent $200 to represent her son, Allen Ussin, in a criminal matter. Respondent failed to complete the representation and failed to communicate with his client concerning the matter. Respondent also failed to account for any earned portion of the legal fee and failed to refund the unearned portion of the fee. In March 2000, Ms. Ussin filed a complaint against respondent with the ODC. On April 10, 2000, the ODC forwarded a copy of the complaint to respondent by certified mail. Respondent failed to reply to the complaint. The ODC thereafter served respondent with a subpoena compelling him to appear and answer the complaint under oath. Respondent failed to appear. The ODC alleges that respondent's conduct in this matter violates the following provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct: Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.16(d), 8.1(c), 8.4(a), 8.4(d), and 8.4(g).