A Kansas attorney who was romantically involved with a client but failed to take the steps required by professional ethics rules to continue representing her despite that conflict of interest has been suspended for two years by the state’s top court.
The Kansas Supreme Court rejected the six-month suspension recommended by the state disciplinary hearing panel, noting in its March 6 opinion that “despite the overwhelming evidence, respondent has refused to accept responsibility” for several rule violations.
Daniel Vincent Saville of Wichita began representing A.R. in 2006 in a driving under the influence of alcohol case. Soon after, he began ...
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