Opinion ID: 1337418
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 8

Heading: Byrd, Kolberg, Culp, and Kelly Matters

Text: Alice Byrd, Betty Kolberg, Terrie J. Culp, and Andrea R. Kelly, all court reporters, rendered services to respondent. Respondent failed to pay for the services even though the court reporters requested that he do so in each matter. In the Culp matter, Ms. Culp contacted respondent's office at least fifteen times for payment; however, the Panel found he either ignored these contacts or made unfulfilled promises to pay the fee. The Panel found although he has now paid the court reporters, he did not do so until after they filed disciplinary complaints. Formal charges were not filed against respondent in the Kelly matter; however, respondent stipulated the matter could be considered here. Although Ms. Kelly made numerous requests for payment, respondent failed to pay the fee. Ms. Kelly was forced to file an action against him in magistrate's court to obtain payment.