Opinion
MR 19451.
September 2004.
Summary of Misconduct:
Ms. Samotny, who was licensed in 1983, was disbarred. She neglected five criminal matters, failed to refund unearned fees to clients, made misrepresentations in order to obtain health insurance, and failed to cooperate in the disciplinary proceeding. She was suspended in 1997 for neglect of a criminal appeal.
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 Hearing Board is allowed, and respondent Roberta Lee Samotny is disbarred.