Opinion
No. MR 20889.
May 2006.
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Clayton, who was licensed in 1996, was suspended for one year and until he completes the program offered by the Illinois Institute for Professional Responsibility, enrolls in a law office management program, and pays certain restitution. He neglected five civil matters and misled his clients about the status of their claims. The suspension is effective on June 6, 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. Respondent Troy Delbert Clayton is suspended from the practice of law for one year and until he completes the program offered by the lllinois Institute of Professional Responsibility, enrolls in a law office management program approved by the Administrator, and pays $250 to James Kramer.
Suspension effective June 6, 2006.
Respondent Troy Delbert Clayton shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.