Opinion ID: 2487827
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Heading Rank: 11

Heading: Count IXThe Bradley Matter

Text: In September 2007, Craig Bradley hired respondent to represent him in divorce proceedings. Mr. Bradley paid respondent a $1,300 fixed fee plus court costs. When Mr. Bradley and his wife reconciled, respondent returned the $560 check that was designated for court costs. In October 2008, Mr. Bradley again hired respondent to proceed with the divorce. This time, respondent requested a fee of $1,950, subject to a $700 credit, which Mr. Bradley paid. He also provided a $550 check for court costs. Mr. Bradley claimed he last heard from respondent on December 22, 2008, when she informed him she was meeting with opposing counsel the next day. He also claimed that, thereafter, he made numerous attempts to contact respondent, to no avail. Mr. Bradley further claimed that respondent failed to appear for two hearings. Notice of Mr. Bradley's disciplinary complaint, sent to respondent in April 2009, was returned to the ODC marked not deliverable as addressed; unable to forward. 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).