Opinion ID: 1828034
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 15

Heading: Count 2LeBlanc Matter

Text: In March 1998, Eurine LeBlanc retained respondent for $1,050 to represent his sons, Wayne and Stanley LeBlanc, in their criminal matters. Respondent took little action on behalf of his clients, and neglected to communicate with his clients and their family. In fact, the minutes from the criminal proceeding involving Wayne Le-Blanc, who was incarcerated on charges of simple burglary, indicate he was represented by other counsel in court appearances from May 14 to September 24, 1998. [4] Approximately one year after retaining respondent, Eurine LeBlanc discharged him and requested a refund of the unearned fee. Respondent failed to comply with the request. In February 1999, Patricia Andrew, on behalf of her father, Eurine LeBlanc, filed a complaint with the ODC. The ODC forwarded a copy of the complaint to respondent, but he failed to reply to the ODC's request for information. As a result, the ODC was required to issue a subpoena compelling respondent to appear and produce documents at a scheduled deposition. Respondent eventually provided an accounting, but failed to return the unearned fee.