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Cite as In re DenHartigh, 19 DB Rptr 159 (2005)
STIPULATION FOR DISCIPLINE
David L. DenHartigh, attorney at law (hereinafter “the Accused”), and the
Oregon State Bar (hereinafter “the Bar”) hereby stipulate to the following matters
pursuant to Oregon State Bar Rule of Procedure 3.6(c).
1.
The Bar was created and exists by virtue of the laws of the State of Oregon
and is, and at all times mentioned herein was, authorized to carry out the provisions
of ORS Chapter 9, relating to the discipline of lawyers.
2.
The Accused was admitted by the Oregon Supreme Court to the practice of
law in Oregon on April 26, 1991, and has been a member of the Oregon State Bar
continuously since that time, having his office and place of business in Marion
County, Oregon.
3.
The Accused enters into this Stipulation for Discipline freely and voluntarily.
This Stipulation for Discipline is made under the restrictions of Bar Rule of
Procedure 3.6(h).
4.
On November 4, 2004, a Formal Complaint was filed against the Accused
pursuant to the authorization of the State Professional Responsibility Board
(hereinafter “SPRB”), alleging violation of DR 6-101(B) and DR 7-101(A)(2) in one
matter and DR 9-101(A) and DR 9-101(C) in three other matters. The parties intend
that this Stipulation for Discipline set forth all relevant facts, violations, and the
agreed-upon sanction as a final disposition of the proceeding.
Facts
Angelo Matter
(Case No. 04-117)
5.
On May 2, 2000, Noelle Angelo (hereinafter “Angelo”) retained the Accused
to represent her in a child support matter.
6.
Between August 2000, and February 2004, the Accused periodically performed
some work on Angelo’s legal matter, but failed to take constructive action to advance
her claim and failed to maintain adequate communications with Angelo regarding her
legal matter.
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