A Jefferson County lawyer was suspended for five years, and an El Paso lawyer resigned his license in lieu of discipline. The judgment against the suspended lawyer cites eight alleged violations of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, including rules regulating the control and disposition of funds belonging to clients or third persons. He also was ordered to pay $4,344 in fees and expenses to the State Bar.
May 03, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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Robert J. Smith of Jefferson County, Bar No. 00789634, was suspended for five years for the following alleged violations of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct:
• Rule 1.01(b)(1) — In representing a client, a lawyer shall not neglect a legal matter entrusted to the lawyer;
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