Opinion ID: 2602191
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Failure to Respond to the OBA and the Office of the General Counsel

Text: ¶ 18 The OBA notified Respondent that the Rollins matter was under formal investigation and a response which contained a full and fair disclosure of all the facts and circumstances was due within twenty (20) days, as required by Rule 5.2 of the RGDP. After the twenty (20) days elapsed, Respondent replied to the OBA's request. The OBA sent Respondent a second letter requesting additional information and documentation. Respondent requested an extension of time to respond which was granted. Respondent missed this deadline and did not request or receive any further extensions. Respondent never replied to the OBA's request for additional information. The OBA deposed Respondent on November 19, 2001. Respondent was cooperative and testified he had no legal excuse for his failure to respond to the OBA's letters. ¶ 19 Respondent stipulated his conduct with regard to the Rollins matter violated Rule 5.2. The record supports by clear and convincing evidence a finding Respondent violated Rule 5.2.