Arthur C. Randlett (2005)

Attorney Randlett misappropriated funds, failed to deposit client retainers separate from the lawyer's own property. The committee alleged that property of another in connection with a representation hold the property (3) Rule 1.1S(a)(1). This rule requires that a lavT'jer who is holding t.1:te information about their cases. Attorney Randlett failed to comply with requests from clients for appropriate manner. The committee alleged that on many occasions of the client's interest is provided at an appropriate time and in an client is reasonably informed when information relevant to the protection comply with requests for information. In accordance with Rule 1.4(c), a reasonably informed regarding the status of a matter and to promptly (2) Rule 1A(a) and (c). Rule 1.4(a) requires a lawyer to keep a client behalf of clients. file accurate, complete and timely tax and accounting documents on committee alleged that Attorney Randlett violated these rules by failing to reasonable promptness and diligence in representing a client. The representation to a client and Rule 1.3 requires a lawyer to act with (1) Rules 1.1 and 1.3. Rule 1.1 requires a lawyer to provide competent

Professional Conduct: required." In this case, the petition alleged violations of the following Rules of petition"shall be deemed to be admitted and no further hearing shall be petition filed by the Professional Conduct Committee, the allegations of the. Rule 37(16)(c) provides that if a respondent attorney fails to answer a

has been filed. Randlett's last known address on December 24, 2004. No answer to the petition within 30 days of service. The petition and order were delivered to Attorney certified mail and requiring Attorney Randlett to file an answer to the petition court issued an order requiring that the petition be sent to Attorney Randlett by petition to disbar the respondent, Arthur C. Randlett. Shortly thereafter, the On December 20, 2004, the Professional Conduct Committee filed a

LD-2004-0004, In the Matter of ArthurC. Randlett

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE of the court's order.

p. 2 of any other jurisdictions in which he is licensed to practice law of the issuance law in New Hampshire. He is ordered to notify the attorney discipline authority THEREFORE, Arthur C. Randlett is hereby disbarred from the practice of

justify disbarment. concludes that the respondent's violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct admitted. Because of the number and seriousness of the violations, the court In accordance with Rule 37(16)(c), the committee's allegations are deemed

Rules of Professional Conduct. (10) Rule SAra). This rule makes it professional misconduct to violate the occasions and misappropriated client funds. committee alleged thatAttorney Randlett lied to clients on numerous conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation. The (9) Rule SA(c). This rule makes it professional misconduct to engage in complaint from the committee. committee alleged that Attorney Randlett failed to respond to a letter of lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority. The (S) Rule S.l(b). This rule prohibits a lawyer from failing to respond to a partnership with another lawyer. Attorney Randlett used letterhead that falsely implied that he was in partnership only when that is the fact. The committee alleged that (7) Rule 7.5(d). This rule permits a lawyer to state that he practices in a governmental entities and to individuals. Attorney Randlett made numerous false statements of material fact to of material fact or law to a third person. The committee alleged that (6) Rule 4.1(a). This rule prohibits a lawyer from making a false statement regarding an estate. Attorney Randlett filed misleading documents with the probate court submitted to the Supreme Court. The committee also alleged that misrepresentations on his annual trust accounting compliance certificates be false. The committee alleged that Attorney Randlett made material 3.3(a)(3) prohibits a lawyer from offering evidence that the lawyer knows to making a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal and Rule (5) Rule 3.3(a)(1) and (3). Rule 3.3(a)(1) prohibits a lawyer from knowingly records. . committee alleged that Attorney Randlett failed to maintain the required disposition of all client funds and property in the lawyer's possession. The require a lawyer to maintain records regarding the handling and (4) Rule 1.15(a)(2) and Supreme Court Rule 50(2)A, C and F. These rules the funds being earned and without proper authorization. into trust and withdrew funds from trust accounts for his own use prior to p. 3 File NH Bar Association Irene Dalbec, Supreme Court Deborah Bills, Supreme Court vLandya B. McCafferty, Esquire Arthur C. Randlett, Esquire Margaret H. Nelson, Esquire Distribution:

DATE: March 22, 2005

Broderick, C.J., and Dalianis, Duggan and Galway, JJ., concurred.

matter. Committee on Professional Conduct in the investigation and prosecution of this Arthur C. Randlett is hereby assessed all expenses incurred by the