Opinion
MR 19491.
September 2004.
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Meyer, who was licensed in 1975, was censured. He accepted a settlement check from the guaranty fund of an insolvent insurer on behalf of a client without any intention of having his client execute a release of all claims. He also made a false statement concerning his failure to return an executed release. After cashing the settlement check, he proceeded to file suit against the same insureds, seeking further compensation for his client.
Order of the Court:
The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for leave to file exceptions to the report and recommendation of the Review Board is denied. Respondent Michael James Meyer is censured, as recommended by the Review Board.