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Jeffrey R. Dundon (WSBA No. 8051, admitted
1978), of Centerville, Ohio, was ordered
to receive a reprimand, effective January
25, 2012, by order of the Washington State
Supreme Court imposing reciprocal discipline
in accordance with an order by the Supreme
Court of the State of Ohio. This discipline
was based on conduct involving neglect of a
legal matter, failure to return client property,
failure to act with reasonable diligence, and
failure to communicate. For further information,
see Disciplinary Counsel v. Dundon, 129
Ohio St.3d 571, 954 N.E.2d 1186 (2011).
Mr. Dundon’s conduct violated Ohio’s
DR 6-101(A)(3), prohibiting a lawyer from
neglecting a legal matter entrusted to him;
Ohio’s DR 9-102(B)(4), requiring a lawyer
to promptly pay or deliver to the client as
requested by a client the funds, securities,
or other properties in the possession of the
lawyer which the client is entitled to receive;
Ohio’s Prof. Cond. R. 1.3, requiring a lawyer to
act with reasonable diligence and promptness
in representing a client; Ohio’s Prof. Cond.
R.1.4(a)(2), requiring a lawyer to reasonably
consult with the client about the means by
which the client’s objectives are to be accomplished;
Ohio’s Prof. Cond. R.1.4(a)(3),
requiring a lawyer to keep the client reasonably
informed about the status of the matter;
and Ohio’s Prof. Cond. R.1.4(a)(4), requiring a
lawyer to comply as soon as practicable with
reasonable requests for information from
the client.
Joanne S. Abelson represented the Bar
Association. Mr. Dundon represented himself. |