Court Opinion

ID: 9689594
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-24 18:40:57.391902+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T15:23:10.283299
License: Public Domain

Clinton, J.,
concurring in part and dissenting in part.
I believe the evidence supports the finding of the referee that the respondent did violate DR5-105 (B) and DR7-101 (A) (1), in acting adversely to the interest of the incompetent ward and was therefore guilty on Count II of the complaint. However, as the report of the referee shows, no harm did result from the violation, nor does it appear that harm was intended or likely to result.
I believe also that the evidence clearly supports the finding of the referee on Count IV of the complaint in that respondent communicated with the client of another lawyer without consent. The referee properly points out, however, that the violation was a technical one with no harm resulting or intended and no advantage was taken of anyone.
I otherwise agree with the majority opinion.
The judgment of reprimand is sufficient under the circumstances of this case.