Opinion
No. MR 20463.
January 2006.
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. McAvoy, who was licensed in 1975, was suspended for 2V2 years and until he makes certain restitution. The suspension is effective immediately. He failed to respond to client requests for information, did not refund unearned fees, and practiced law during a previous two-year suspension for professional misconduct.
Order of the Court:
The motion by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to approve and confirm the report and recommendation of the Review Board is allowed. Respondent Timothy Robert McAvoy is suspended from the practice of law for 2 years and until he submits proof to the Administrator that he has made restitution to the satisfaction of Donald W. Hartwig, Daniel Howe, Betty Ann Toosley, and Mary Ann Overton Payne.
Suspension effective immediately.
Respondent Timothy Robert McAvoy shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.