Opinion ID: 2509874
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Failure to file a corrected affidavit and follow the court's instructions

Text: In Matter III, Respondent was retained by a client to file an action for custody. Based on information from his client, Respondent drafted an affidavit, which the client signed, and filed a motion for emergency relief. The client thereafter informed Respondent that some of the information contained in the affidavit needed to be corrected; however, Respondent failed to file a corrected affidavit with the court. Additionally, after receiving the motion for emergency relief, the judge instructed Respondent to have his client contact the Department of Social Services (DSS) regarding her concerns for the child's safety. Respondent failed to adhere to the judge's instructions. Instead of advising his client to contact DSS directly, as the judge instructed, Respondent faxed a copy of the cover sheet and motion to DSS himself.