Opinion ID: 2096988
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 17

Heading: Count 19: Former SCR 20:1.3; Diligence.

Text: ¶ 33 The referee said that at the time Attorney Nunnery initiated the dismissal of her appeal, A.S. was not back to work, had not been notified of the time or place to return to work, and had not received her administrative leave pay. Even Attorney Nunnery believed the issue of her compensation had not yet been resolved. Thus, the referee rejected Attorney Nunnery's contention he had fulfilled his obligation to his client when USPS's oral commitment had not been fully carried out. The referee noted A.S.'s testimony regarding the numerous occasions when she telephoned and left messages at Attorney Nunnery's office but he failed to promptly respond. The referee said these actions supported a finding of lack of diligence.