Opinion ID: 2487827
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Count VThe Miller Matter

Text: In January 2007, Ina Miller hired respondent to represent her in a child support and visitation matter, paying respondent $1,500. Ms. Miller claimed respondent failed to complete the matter. Ms. Miller also claimed respondent failed to adequately communicate with her, failed to inform her of court dates, changed scheduled court dates without first consulting her, and disconnected her telephone services without notifying her. Respondent failed to submit a written response to Ms. Miller's disciplinary complaint and was subpoenaed to provide a sworn statement. In an April 2009 sworn statement, respondent denied Ms. Miller's allegations of misconduct; however, she failed to provide any evidence to refute said allegations. Respondent further testified that she would submit a written response to the complaint and forward Ms. Miller's file by May 1, 2009. However, respondent failed to do so. The ODC alleged respondent's conduct violated the following provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct: Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.15(d), 3.2, 8.1(c), and 8.4(a).