In Re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Jack L. Burtch

This is a disciplinary proceeding against Aberdeen attorney Jack L. Burtch, admitted in 1955. The hearing officer entered 113 findings of fact and 12 conclusions of law. The findings and conclusions establish: (1) three violations of RPC 1.5(b) (failure to communicate fees); (2) six violations of RPC 1.3 and 3.2 (lack of diligence and failure to expedite litigation); (3) two violations of RPC 1.4 (failure to keep client fully informed); (4) two violations of RPC 1.15(d) (failure to return client documents and unearned fees); (5) one violation of RLD 13.3 (failure to timely file trust account declaration); and (6) one violation of RLD 2.8 (failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigation).