Opinion ID: 1768691
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 13

Heading: Count XIIThe Armbruster/Pucel Matter

Text: In March 2000, respondent was paid $1,200 to represent Louise Armbruster and Larry Pucel in a criminal matter. Respondent failed to complete the representation and failed to communicate with his clients concerning the matter. He also failed to account for any earned portion of the legal fee and failed to refund the unearned portion of the fee. [8] In July 2000, Ms. Armbruster filed a complaint against respondent with the ODC. On August 29, 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, 1.5(f), 8.1(c), 8.4(a), and 8.4(g).