Attorney Discipline, 1015 GABJ, Vol. 39 No. 5. 68
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DISBARMENT
The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order of disbarment of former Laramie attorney Richard C. Bohling. While Bohling was serving as Albany County and Prosecuting Attorney, he was charged with multiple crimes, including Obtaining Property by False Pretenses, a felony, and Official Misconduct, a misdemeanor. Following a jury trial, Bohling was convicted of both crimes, sentenced to prison for the felony convictions, and fined for the felony and misdemeanor convictions. Following Bohling’s sentencing, the Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order of immediate suspension and directed Bar Counsel for the Wyoming State Bar to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings. Bohling elected not to contest the formal disciplinary charge, electing to stipulate to disbarment. In the event Bohling prevails in the pending appeal of his criminal convictions, he will be eligible to petition for reinstatement to the Bar. In addition to being disbarred, Bohling was ordered to pay an administrative fee in the amount of $750.00 and costs of $50.00 to the Wyoming State Bar.
IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION
The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an Order of Immediate Suspension of Cody lawyer, Samuel P. Krone. Krone’s suspension from the practice of law was effective August 24, 2016, and will remain in place pending the final resolution of formal disciplinary charges against him.
PUBLIC CENSURE
The Wyoming Supreme Court issued an order of public censure of Afton attorney Spencer L. Allred. The disciplinary order resulted from Allred’s representation of a client in a divorce matter. The client paid a $10,000.00 retainer which was charged against Allred’s hourly fees in the case. Allred neglected to pursue the matter diligently and failed to maintain adequate communication with his client, who ultimately terminated Allred’s representation and retained other counsel. After the client submitted a complaint to the Wyoming State Bar, Allryed refunded the $10,000.00. retainer. Allred agreed that he committed multiple violations of Rule 1.3 (diligence) and Rule 1.4 (communication with client). He also agreed that he violated Rule 1.5 (fees) in failing to exercise appropriate billing judgment in the case by writing of unproductive, excessive and redundant hours billed to the client. Allred stipulated to a public censure in the matter, which was...
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