Opinion
MR 19560.
September 2004.
Summary of Misconduct:
Ms. O'Neill, who was licensed in 1999, was suspended for 30 days. She neglected a civil case, provided her employer with false information about that case's status, and then fabricated a purported court order in order to conceal from her employer her inattention to the case.
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 Jennifer A. O'Neill is suspended from the practice of law for 30 days. Suspension effective October 18, 2004.
Respondent Jennifer A. O'Neill shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from her conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.