I received a letter from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel about a client. Can I meet with the client or should I have no further contact since there is a disciplinary investigation? Further, if I can meet with the client, can I resolve the issues and have the client withdraw the disciplinary complaint?

If a client has complained to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and what is called a DB-7 or 30-day letter has been issued, there is no prohibition about contacting the client. In fact, if the client’s case is still ongoing, the lawyer has a duty to contact the client not only to resolve any misunderstandings and/or correct any problems if they can be corrected. The lawyer also has the duty to continue to represent the client.