Opinion ID: 2333126
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Count VI: The Phillips Grievance

Text: ¶ 8 Elmer Phillips contracted with Respondent on or about July 27, 2009, to represent him in a civil matter in Canadian County. Phillips advanced costs in the amount of $262.30. Respondent filed the suit on Phillips' behalf on July 31, 2009, but the case was dismissed without prejudice because of Respondent's failure to name the proper party defendant. Respondent failed to appear at the hearing on the motion to dismiss and did not file a responsive pleading to the motion. The Bar alleges he failed to provide competent representation to Phillips which resulted in the dismissal of his action. Respondent has stopped all communication with Phillips. He not only failed to inform Phillips of the case's status and to comply with his requests for information, but he also ignored Phillips' request for the return of his file. He further failed to respond to the allegations in the grievance. The Bar alleges Respondent's actions constitute professional misconduct in violation of Rules 1.1, [10] 1.3, 1.4 and 8.4(d), ORPC, and Rules 1.3 and 5.2, RGDP.