In its monthly report for January, the State Bar of Texas described disciplinary actions against 7 judges and 19 lawyers, including three disbarments, two resignations, nine suspensions and five public reprimands.
JUDICIAL ACTIONS
Judge William C. Bosworth Jr. (413th District Court, Johnson County)
On November 12, 2020, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning and order of additional education to William C. Bosworth Jr.., judge of the 413th Judicial District Court, Cleburne, Johnson County.
Judge Bosworth was accused of inappropriately intervening in the filing of a case involving a rental property that was related to a bankruptcy, even though Bosworth had closed an earlier case without prejudice over the same issue. Instead of allowing the parties to reopen the case, Judge Bosworth ordered the county district clerk not to accept the pleadings. Judge Bosworth was found to have violated that part of Canon 3B (8) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct which states: “A judge shall accord to every person who has a legal interest in a proceeding, or that person’s lawyer, the right to be heard according to law.”
Judge Bosworth was ordered to complete one hour of instruction with a mentor, in addition to any required judicial education, on abatement, suspension, and/or closure of cases and the effects those measures have on a party’s ability to file into a case.
Kelly Crow (Justice of the Peace, Fort Bend County)
On October 28, 2020, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning and order of additional education to Kelly Crow justice of the peace, Precinct 3, Katy, Fort Bend County.
On July 2, 2019, a post appeared on the Facebook page of “Inside Fort Bend County Courts” critical of the decision by 177th Criminal District Court Judge Robert Johnson to release on bond a criminal defendant charged with capital murder. The post described the defendant as a “violent, repeat offender” and indicated that while out on bond, the defendant was arrested for “pistol whipping an innocent woman, car-jacking her, and leading [police] officers on a high-speed chase endangering police officers and the community.”
In response to the post, Judge Crow posted the comment, “This makes me so sad. I wonder how Judge Johnson would feel if the woman that was pistol whipped was his daughter, wife, or sister? He sounds like an activist judge trying to prove a point. That doesn’t help the woman who was hurt.”
The commission found that Judge Crow had no personal knowledge of the case or the basis for her public criticism of Judge Johnson. Judge Crow was publicly admonished and required to attend two hours of additional judicial education in the areas of perception bias.
Ursula Hall (165th District Court, Harris County)
On October 28, 2020, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning and order of additional education to Ursula Hall, judge of the 165th Civil District Court, Houston, Harris County. This sanction is currently on appeal before the Special Court of Review.
Ronald E. Nelsen, a judgment creditor, filed post-judgment motions for sanctions and motions to compel against each of the judgment debtors in his case, Cassandra Eldridge, Claude Eldridge, III, and Claude Eldridge, IV, beginning in July 2018.
After initial oral hearings on his 1st set of post-judgment motions against Cassandra Eldridge, court staff told Nelsen he would not be allowed to schedule further oral hearings. Nelsen set his subsequent motions against each of the Eldridges for submission, but Judge Hall did not rule, even after Nelsen’s repeated requests that she do so.
On June 20, 2019, Nelsen filed a Motion to Recuse Judge Hall from his case regarding the Eldridges. Judge Hall did not act on the motion until September 26, 2019, when she declined to recuse and forwarded the motion to the Regional Presiding Judge.
Judge Hall was cited by the commission for “willful or persistent conduct that is clearly inconsistent with the proper performance of [judicial] duties” and for “unjustifiable failure to timely execute the business of the court.”
Judge Hall received a public warning from the commission and is required to undergo two hours of additional judicial instruction from an assigned mentor.
Bill Metzger (Justice of the Peace, Dallas County)
On November 12, 2020, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public admonition to Bill Metzger, former justice of the peace, Precinct 2, Place 2, Mesquite, Dallas County.
Metzger, now a former justice of the peace, was caught on a widely circulated video, removing a campaign sign from a neighboring lot promoting the candidacy of State Rep. Jim Phaup, a Democrat. He was also admonished for ordering his staff not to accept applications for writs of possession before 10am or after 3:30pm, and for failing to forward to county courts the notice of appeal of a denial of a pauper’s affidavit.
Metzger left office in December 2018. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct said it was taking action against Judge Metzger’s misconduct in case he decided to seek a judicial office in the future.
Ken Molberg (95th District Court, Dallas County)
On December 3, 2020, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning (nunc pro tunc) to Ken Molberg, former judge of the 95th Civil District Court, Dallas, Dallas County. As a candidate for the Fifth Court of Appeals, Judge Molberg allowed his likeness and bio to appear on a door hanger along with other candidates during the 2018 election cycle. It was the belief of the commission that, as a sitting judge, Molberg’s presence on the door hanger helped promote other non-judicial candidates on the door hanger, which they viewed as a violation of judicial ethics. The December order corrects an earlier warning by the commission in November 2020.
Robert Richter (Municipal Court, Fort Bend County)
On October 28, 2020, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public admonition and order of additional education to Robert Richter, municipal court judge, Missouri City, Fort Bend County.
On or about March 13, 2017, Attorney Paul Kubosh filed a letter of representation on behalf of a traffic court defendant in Judge Richter’s court. The case was set for jury trial on February 15, 2018. The day before the trial, Attorney Kubosh filed a motion for continuance. The motion was denied by Presiding Judge Debra Champagne. No attorney appeared for the defendant on February 15, 2018.
The same day, Judge Richter signed an order holding Kubosh in contempt for failing to appear and ordering that Kubosh be held in jail for one day and fined $100, and he also issued a show cause order setting a hearing for March 1, 2018, to determine if Kubosh should be held in contempt for failing to appear. Kubosh was never personally served with either the order of contempt or the show cause order, and did not appear for the March 1, 2018 show cause hearing.
On March 8, 2018, Judge Richter signed an arrest warrant for Attorney Kubosh to be brought to court instanter to answer the offense contempt of court but the warrant was not accompanied by an affidavit or written complaint filed under oath. Attorney Kubosh filed a motion to vacate the arrest warrant, which was granted on March 29, 2018.
Judge Richter was publicly admonished and ordered to receive two hours of additional judicial education in the nature and requirements of contempt procedures.
Lisa R. Woodard (Justice of the Peace, Tarrant County)
On October 28, 2020, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning and order of additional education to Lisa R. Woodard, justice of the peace, Precinct 8, Fort Worth, Tarrant County.
Woodard was cited for having appeared to endorse the candidacy of Kelly Ann Gray, who was running for reelection to the Fort Worth city council. The two are personal friends. Judge Woodard also received a campaign contribution from Ms. Gray while Gray was party to a mediation taking place in her courtroom. Woodard received a warning from the commission and was ordered to receive two hours of education in addition to her regular continuing judicial education.
BODA
Ward Brackett Bennett Davison (Dallas)
On November 6, 2020, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals issued a judgment revoking probation and actively suspending respondent from the practice of law for Dallas attorney Ward Brackett Bennett Davison [#24066787], 40, from an agreed judgment of partially probated suspension by the evidentiary panel of the State Bar of Texas District 6 Grievance Committee. Respondent appeared pro se. BODA Cause No. 64755.
Cassidy Ann Teater (Nicholasville, KY)
On October 27, 2020, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed a default judgment of disbarment against Nicholasville, Kentucky, attorney Cassidy Ann Teater [#24080044], 35. On or about January 27, 2020, an order of enforcement was issued in the Supreme Court of Tennessee in In Re: Cassidy Teater, An Attorney Licensed to Practice Law in Kentucky and Texas, Case No. M2020-00101-SC-BAR-BP, BOPR No. 2019-2987-0-AJ, disbarring Teater from the practice of law in the state of Tennessee. BODA Cause No. 64721.
Alex James Washington (Frisco)
On October 2, 2020, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed an agreed judgment of probated suspension against Frisco attorney Alex James Washington Jr. [#24107554], 50. On or about July 2, 2020, an attorney disciplinary proceeding opinion was entered by the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana in Case No. 2020-B-0577, suspending Washington from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day. BODA Cause No. 64776.
DISBARMENTS
Cynthia Rachelle Wil Cole (Forney)
On October 5, 2020, Cynthia Rachelle Wil Cole [#24035579], 47, of Forney, was disbarred, effective September 11, 2020. The District 1 Grievance Committee found that beginning in 2008, Cole was hired by the complainants for representation in civil and bankruptcy matters. Throughout Cole’s representation of the complainants, Cole neglected the legal matters entrusted to her, failed to keep the complainants reasonably informed, failed to promptly comply with reasonable requests for information, and failed to explain the matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the complainants to make informed decisions regarding the representation. Cole made multiple misrepresentations to the complainants about the status of their legal matters and engaged in repeated fraudulent conduct, including, fabricating and/or forging court orders, settlement agreements, travel expenses, and legal work performed. Cole unlawfully appropriated $326,953 from the complainants in violation of Texas Penal Code 31.03(e)(7). Due to Cole’s professional misconduct, sanctions were ordered against the complainants and the complainants paid a judgment in the amount of approximately $160,000. Cole failed to respond to the grievance. Cole violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a), 1.03(b), 8.04(a)(2), 8.04(a)(3), and 8.04(a)(8). She was ordered to pay $486,953 in restitution and $2,462 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
Kimberly Dian Smith (Longview)
On October 7, 2020, Kimberly Dian Smith [#24041944], 42, of Longview, was disbarred. An evidentiary panel of the District 1 Grievance Committee found that in June 2017, Smith was hired to represent the complainant’s daughter with regard to divorce and child custody matters. In representing the complainant’s daughter, Smith neglected the legal matter entrusted to her by failing to perform legal work on the case after the initial pleadings were filed. Smith failed to keep the complainant’s daughter reasonably informed about the status of her divorce and child custody matters and failed to promptly comply with reasonable requests for information from the complainant’s daughter about the cases. Additionally, Smith failed to respond to the grievance. Smith violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a), and 8.04(a)(8). She was ordered to pay $2,926.75 in attorneys’ fees and expenses.
RESIGNATIONS
Brigida Rodriguez (Richardson)
On November 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of Texas accepted the resignation, in lieu of discipline, of Brigida Rodriguez [#24046743], 65, of Richardson. At the time of Rodriguez’s resignation there were two pending matters against her alleging professional misconduct. In the first matter, the complainant hired Rodriguez to start the adoption process to adopt her grandson on August 31, 2017. The complainant paid Rodriguez $4,000. Rodriguez neglected the legal matter, failed to communicate with the complainant, failed to return the unearned legal fee, and failed to respond to the notice of grievance. In the second matter, the complainant hired Rodriguez for representation in a family law matter on June 10, 2019. The complainant paid Rodriguez $2,000. Rodriguez frequently failed to carry out completely the obligations owed to the complainant and failed to explain the legal matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the complainant to make informed decisions regarding the representation. Rodriguez failed to return the unearned legal fee. Rodriguez violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.01(b)(2), 1.03(a), 1.03(b), 1.15(d), and 8.04(a)(8).
Ilya Torchinsky (West Palm Beach FL)
On November 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of Texas accepted the resignation, in lieu of discipline, of Ilya Torchinsky [#24095196], 43, of West Palm Beach, Florida. At the time of Torchinsky’s resignation there were three pending matters against him alleging professional misconduct. On or about October 31, 2019, a judgment was entered by the Supreme Court of Florida in a matter styled In Re: Petition for Disciplinary Revocation of Ilya Torchinsky, Case No. SC19-1416, Lower Tribunal No(s): 2020-70,103(11F-MDR), which granted Torchinsky’s uncontested petition for disciplinary revocation with leave to seek readmission after five years. The judgment stated: “Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment.”
In the petition for disciplinary revocation with leave to reapply for readmission, Torchinsky admitted that he knowingly and voluntarily submitted the petition with full knowledge of its effect. He further admitted that the following disciplinary charges were pending against him: TFB File No. 2019-70,573(11F); 2019-70,574(11F); 2019-70,701(11F); 2020-70(11F); 2020-70,095(11F), involved allegations of conversion of client trust funds by Torchinsky. The Florida Bar File No. 2019-70,500(11F) alleges that petitioner engaged in neglect and lack of communication.
In all three pending matters, Torchinsky sent a demand letter and draft complaint from Legal Justice Advocates signed by Torchinsky and a licensed Florida attorney to the complainants stating that their website was in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1988 because the website was not accessible to blind or visually disabled people. The letter demanded that the complainants make their websites readily accessible to and usable by blind and visually impaired individuals and made a demand for “damages, attorney’s fees and costs.” Torchinsky is not listed as one of the attorneys for Legal Justice Advocates despite the demand letter implying that he works for Legal Justice Advocates and represents Victims Awareness as local counsel. The letters and draft complaints identify Torchinsky as “Local Counsel for Plaintiff” but does not contain Torchinsky’s address. At the time the demand letter was sent, Torchinsky was not admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Texas or the Western District of Texas. Torchinsky violated Rules 4.01(a), 8.04(a)(3), and 8.05(a).
SUSPENSIONS
Morgan Anthony Bourque (The Woodlands)
On November 30, 2020, Morgan Anthony Bourque [#24062627], 41, of The Woodlands, accepted a one-year partially probated suspension effective December 1, 2020, with the first month actively suspended and the remainder probated. An evidentiary panel of the District 3 Grievance Committee found that Bourque paid and gave something of value to a person not licensed to practice law, for soliciting prospective clients for, or referring clients or prospective clients to Bourque for representation. Bourque violated Rule 7.03(b). He was ordered to pay $2,606 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
Paul Gomez (Little Elm)
On November 24, 2020, PAUL gOmez [#24063778], 45, of Little Elm, agreed to an 18-month fully probated suspension effective November 15, 2020. The District 6 Grievance Committee found that in July 2019, the complainant hired Gomez for representation in a divorce matter and discovery requests were served on Gomez. Gomez did not timely respond to the requests and a hearing was held regarding Gomez’s late discovery responses. Gomez did not attend the hearing and the complainant was sanctioned. Gomez neglected the legal matter entrusted to him and failed to carry out completely the obligations Gomez owed to the complainant. By planning to not appear at the properly noticed hearing resulting in the complainant being sanctioned, Gomez failed to explain the discovery matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the complainant to make informed decisions regarding the representation. By not informing the court or opposing counsel that he did not plan to appear at the hearing, Gomez took a position that unreasonably increased the costs or other burdens of the case or that unreasonably delayed resolution of the matter. Gomez violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.01(b)(2), 1.03(b), and 3.02. He was ordered to pay $500 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
David Nathaniel Harvey (Houston)
On October 30, 2020, David Nathaniel Harvey [#24040049], 55, of Houston, accepted a 42-month fully probated suspension effective November 1, 2020. An investigatory panel of the District 4 Grievance Committee found that Harvey frequently failed to carry out completely his obligations to his client, failed to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of his case, and failed to promptly comply with his client’s reasonable requests for information. Additionally, Harvey failed to timely respond to the grievance Harvey violated Rules 1.01(b)(2), 1.03(a), and 8.04(a)(8). He was ordered to pay $55,000 in restitution and $1,000 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
Richard N. Jeffrey (Harker Heights)
On October 27, 2020, Richard N. Jeffrey [#24036839], 45, of Harker Heights, received a five-year partially probated suspension (six months active and 54 months probated) related to two disciplinary cases effective December 1, 2020. An evidentiary panel of the District 8 Grievance Committee found that in the first case, Jeffrey was hired, on or about June 5, 2018, to represent a client in a suit to modify the parent child relationship. The client gave Jeffrey a check for $500 as an advanced fee. Rather than place the funds in an escrow or trust account, Jeffrey made the check payable to a third person. Thereafter, at Jeffrey’s request, the client paid Jeffrey another advanced fee of $500 in cash. Thereafter, Jeffrey represented to the client that he was having difficulty serving the opposing party with the petition; however, Jeffrey never filed any pleadings on behalf of the client. When the client discovered that no pleadings had been filed, the client terminated the representation and requested a refund. Jeffrey failed to respond to the client’s request and failed to refund any portion of the fees paid. In a second case, Jeffrey was paid an advanced fee of $1,500, on or about September 12, 2017, to represent a client with regard to a traffic citation and on a motion to revoke or adjudicate community supervision. Jeffrey failed to perform the work for which he was hired and failed to return any portion of the advanced fee paid. Jeffrey further failed to provide written responses to both disciplinary cases. Jeffrey violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a), 1.14(a), 1.15(d), and 8.04(a)(8) of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Article X, Section 9, State Bar Rules. He was ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution and $1,315 in attorneys’ fees and expenses.
Dennis R. Martin (San Antonio)
On October 30, 2020, Dennis R. Martin [#13059400], 71, of San Antonio, agreed to a three-year fully probated suspension effective October 15, 2020. An evidentiary panel of the District 10 Grievance Committee found that Martin neglected a client’s matter and failed to keep a client reasonably informed. Martin violated Rules 1.01(b)(1) and 1.03(a). He was ordered to pay $600 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
On November 4, 2020, Omar Maynez-Grijalva [#24043807], 56, of El Paso, accepted a two-year fully probated suspension effective November 6, 2020. The 210th District Court of El Paso County found that Maynez-Grijalva violated Rules 1.08(a) and 1.08(g) [business transactions with client]; 1.14(b) [failing to promptly notify third party and deliver settlement funds]; 1.14(c) [failing to disburse to third parties]; 8.01(b) [knowingly fail to respond to a lawful demand for information]; 8.04(a)(3) [conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation]; and 8.04(a)(8) [failing to respond to a grievance in a timely fashion]. Maynez-Grijalva violated Rules 1.08(a), 1.08(g), 1.14(b), 1.14(c), 8.01(b), 8.04(a)(3), and 8.04(a)(8). He was ordered to pay $4,211.96 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
Stuart R. Oliphant (Fort Worth)
On October 13, 2020, Stuart R. Oliphant [#00789526], 61, of Fort Worth, received a 36-month partially probated suspension effective November 1, 2020, with the first six months actively suspended and the remainder probated. An evidentiary panel of the District 7 Grievance Committee found that on April 14, 2018, the complainant hired Oliphint for representation in a criminal case. The complainant paid a legal fee of $4,000 to Oliphint for the representation. In representing the complainant, Oliphint neglected the legal matter entrusted to him. Oliphint failed to explain the matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the complainant to make informed decisions regarding the representation. Upon termination of representation, Oliphint failed to refund payments of the fee that had not been earned. Additionally, Oliphint failed to respond to the grievance. Oliphint violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(b), 1.15(d), and 8.04(a)(8). He was ordered to pay $4,000 in restitution and $1,461.50 in attorneys’ fees and costs.
Lloyd Eugene Ward (Dallas)
On October 23, 2020, Lloyd Eugene Ward [#20845100], 59, of Dallas, received a 36-month fully probated suspension effective March 7, 2020. The 191st Civil District Court of Dallas County found that Ward committed professional misconduct by violating Rule 3.03(a)(1) [A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal]. Ward was ordered to pay $19,216.74 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
PUBLIC REPRIMANDS
C. Bruce Abraham (Marshall)
On November 9, 2020, C. Bruce Abraham [#00819800], 70, of Marshall, entered into an agreed judgment of public reprimand. An investigatory panel found that the complainant hired Abraham to represent him in a divorce case. Abraham neglected the legal matter entrusted to him, failed to keep the complainant reasonably informed about the status of his divorce case, and failed to promptly comply with reasonable requests for information from the complainant. Abraham also failed to file a response to the grievance. Abraham violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a), and 8.04(a)(8). He was ordered to pay $250 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
John-Paul Chidgey (Fort Worth)
On November 16, 2020, John-Paul Chidgey [#24035419], 47, of Fort Worth, agreed to a public reprimand. The District 7 Grievance Committee found that in March 2019, the complainant hired Chidgey for representation in a medical practice matter. Chidgey neglected the legal matter entrusted to him by allowing the statute of limitation to expire. Chidgey failed to explain the matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the complainant to make informed decisions regarding the representation. Chidgey violated Rules 1.01(b)(1) and 1.03(b). He was ordered to pay $500 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
Arthur David Courtade (Fort Worth)
On October 26, 2020, Arthur David Courtade [#04891000], 73, of Fort Worth, agreed to a public reprimand. The District 7 Grievance Committee found that upon termination of representation, Courtade informed the complainant that he was experiencing a health issue and would provide any information and paperwork that the complainant might need regarding the case. Thereafter, Courtade failed to respond to the grievance. Courtade violated Rules 1.15(d) and 8.04(a)(8). He was ordered to pay $200 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.
Ryan Edward Huie (Austin)
On November 24, 2020, Ryan Edward Huie [#24055700], 42, of Austin, received a public reprimand related to four disciplinary cases. An investigatory panel of the District 8 Grievance Committee found that in the first case, Huie was paid $5,000, in August 2018, to defend a client in a DWI matter. On November 7, 2019, Huie failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing and notify the client that he would not be attending the hearing. Additionally, Huie failed to inform his client and the court that his license to practice law had been administratively suspended, in compliance with Rule 13.01 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Subsequently, after Huie was terminated by the client, he failed to withdraw from the representation and to take the steps reasonably practicable to protect the client’s interests. Additionally, Huie was found to have neglected the client’s case and failed to maintain reasonable communication with the client regarding the matter.
In the second case, the panel found that Huie was paid $1,800, in November 2018, to represent a client in a criminal matter. During his representation of the client, Huie failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing and failed to inform the client and the court in writing that his license to practice law was administratively suspended, in compliance with Rule 13.01 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Additionally, Huie failed to withdraw from the case and to take steps reasonably practicable to protect the client’s interests after he was terminated. Huie also failed to respond to the client’s numerous communication attempts, thus failing to maintain reasonable communication with the client regarding her case.
In the third case, the panel found that after Huie was paid $2,000 to represent a client in a criminal matter, he failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing and failed to inform the client and the court that his license to practice law was administratively suspended, in compliance with Rule 13.01 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure.Additionally, after Huie was terminated by the client, he failed to withdraw from the case and to take steps reasonably practicable to protect the client’s interests. Huie also failed to maintain reasonable communication with the client regarding his case.
In the fourth case, the panel found Huie was paid $6,000, in July 2018, to represent a client in multiple criminal matters and failed to appear for two scheduled court hearings in 2019. Additionally, the panel found Huie failed to inform the client and the court that his license to practice law was administratively suspended, in compliance with Rule 13.01 of the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. Subsequently, after Huie was terminated by the client, he failed to withdraw from the client’s representation and to take steps reasonably practicable to protect the client’s interests. Further, Huie failed to respond to the client’s numerous communication attempts, thus failing to maintain reasonable communication with the client regarding his case. Huie violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a), 1.15(a)(1), 1.15(d), and 8.04(a)(10) of the Texas Disciplinar y Rules of Professional Conduct, Article X, Section 9, State Bar Rules. He was ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution in the first case.
Ben L. Ivey (El Paso)
On November 17, 2020, Ben L. Ivey III [#24032462], 46, of El Paso, accepted a public reprimand. An investigator y panel of the District 17 Grievance Committee found that Ivey failed to promptly notify and deliver funds to par ties entitled to receive funds.
Ivey violated Rule 1.14(b). He was ordered to pay $2,800 in restitution and $750 in attorneys’ fees and direct expenses.