In re Link

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court considers attorney discipline charges against David K. Link arising from his representation of immigration clients. The court discusses violations of Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4(a), and 8.4(c), involving lack of diligence, inadequate communication, and misrepresentation. The disciplinary panel recommended a six-month suspension stayed in favor of 18 months of probation with specified conditions.

Holdings

1. The hearing panel's findings and conclusions that Link violated KRPC 1.3, KRPC 1.4(a), and KRPC 8.4(c) were supported by clear and convincing evidence.
2. A six-month suspension was imposed, but its execution was stayed and Link was placed on supervised probation for 18 months subject to specified conditions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the hearing-panel findings that Link violated KRPC 1.3, KRPC 1.4(a), and KRPC 8.4(c) were supported by clear and convincing evidence.
2. What discipline should be imposed for Link's repeated lack of diligence, inadequate communication, and misrepresentation in representing immigration clients.
3. Whether the recommended six-month suspension should be stayed and replaced with supervised probation subject to specified conditions.

Disposition

other