Opinion ID: 1108320
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 8

Heading: Count IThe Jones Matter

Text: In August 2002, Lois Jones hired respondent to represent her in a divorce and property settlement matter. The divorce was completed. However, respondent failed to complete the property settlement, which resulted in Ms. Jones not having the use of the car she was awarded in April 2003 pending final partition of the community property. Respondent also failed to return numerous phone calls from Ms. Jones. In December 2004, Ms. Jones filed a complaint against respondent with the ODC. Respondent failed to respond to the complaint, necessitating the issuance of a subpoena to take his sworn statement. Respondent failed to appear for the sworn statement. The ODC alleges that respondent's conduct violated Rules 1.3, 1.4, 8.1(b) (knowing failure to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority), and 8.1(c) (failure to cooperate with the ODC in its investigation) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.