In the Matter of Matthew B. Works

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court held that Matthew B. Works violated Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct concerning scope of representation, diligence, communication, termination of representation, and expediting litigation. The court imposed a two-year suspension, stayed pending successful completion of a three-year probation, and assessed costs against him.

Holdings

1. The evidence established by clear and convincing evidence that Works violated KRPC 1.2(c), 1.3, 1.4(a), 1.16(a) and (d), and 3.2, and the court adopted the hearing panel's conclusions of law.
2. Attorney misconduct must be established by clear and convincing evidence.
3. Because Works admitted the allegations and did not file exceptions to the hearing panel's final report, the panel's findings of fact were deemed admitted.
4. A two-year suspension was imposed, but its imposition was stayed pending Works's successful completion of three years of probation under specified conditions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the evidence established that Works violated KRPC 1.2(c), 1.3, 1.4(a), 1.16(a) and (d), and 3.2.
2. What discipline should be imposed for the established violations.

Disposition

other