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Cite as In re Scharfstein, 19 DB Rptr 97 (2005)
7.
The Oregon State Bar received a complaint from AMCO concerning the
Accused's conduct on March 26, 2003. On April 2, 2003, Disciplinary Counsel’s
Office forwarded a copy of the complaint to the Accused and requested his response
to it by April 23, 2003. The Accused responded on April 24, 2003. On July 16,
2003, Disciplinary Counsel’s Office requested the Accused to provide additional
information concerning his conduct by July 30, 2003. The Accused made no
response. On August 5, 2003, Disciplinary Counsel’s Office again requested the
Accused to provide additional information concerning his conduct by August 15,
2003. The Accused made no response, and Disciplinary Counsel’s Office referred the
matter to the Clackamas/Linn/Marion County LPRC for further investigation.
Violations
8.
The Accused admits that, by engaging in the conduct described in paragraphs
5 through 7 of this stipulation, he violated DR 6-101(B) and DR 1-103(C).
Case No. 03-81
Facts
9.
On or about May 12, 1999, the Accused undertook to represent Allied
Insurance/Premium Collection (hereinafter “Allied”) in collection litigation.
10.
From May 12, 1999, through about April 25, 2002, the Accused failed to file
suit, failed to respond to Allied’s attempts to contact him, and failed to keep Allied
informed about the status of its case.
11.
The Oregon State Bar received a complaint from Allied concerning the
Accused's conduct on April 7, 2003. On April 9, 2003, Disciplinary Counsel’s Office
forwarded a copy of the complaint to the Accused and requested his response to it
by April 30, 2003. The Accused responded on April 24, 2003. On July 16, 2003,
Disciplinary Counsel’s Office requested the Accused to provide additional
information concerning his conduct by July 30, 2003. The Accused made no
response. On August 5, 2003, Disciplinary Counsel’s Office again requested the
Accused to provide additional information concerning his conduct by August 15,
2003. The Accused made no response, and Disciplinary Counsel’s Office referred the
matter to the Clackamas/Linn/Marion County LPRC for further investigation.
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