Opinion
November 2006.
Miscellaneous Orders
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Bentivoglio, who was licensed in 1995, was suspended for thirty days. He neglected a civil case, failed to communicate with his client, and made misrepresentations about the status of the case to a supervising partner at the law firm where he was employed. The suspension is effective on December 8, 2006.
Order of the Court:
The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose discipline on consent pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 762(b) is allowed, and respondent James John Bentivoglio is suspended from the practice of law for 30 days. Suspension effective December 8, 2006. Respondent James John Bentivoglio shall reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.