| Attorney ID |
43910 |
| Attorney Name |
Kasaback , John M. |
| DBP Docket No. |
45 DB 2009 |
| Supreme Court Docket No. |
1651 DD No. 3 |
| County |
Cambria |
| Disciplinary Counsel |
Samuel F. Napoli |
| Counsel for Respondent |
David Raho |
| Decision Date |
2010-12-06 |
| Effective Date |
2011-01-05 |
| Case Digest |
In five separate matters, Respondent was found to have engaged in a pattern of failing to diligently represent his clients, failing to properly communicate with them, and failing to properly provide fee agreements. In one instance, he charged a contingent fee in a criminal case, which is prohibited. In two others, he failed to return unearned fees. Respondent has a history of two informal admonitions and a private reprimand for similar misconduct.
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| Rule Violation(s) |
1.3, 1.4(a)(2), 1.4(a)(3), 1.4(a)(4), 1.5(b), 1.5(d)(2), and 1.16(d) |
| Discipline Imposed |
Suspension for 3 months, stayed with 1 year probation |
| Points of Law |
Remorse and understanding of problems in practice justifies a stayed, rather than an actual, suspension, even in light of a pattern of misconduct. |
| Report/Opinion |
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