In Re: Bruce C. Ashley

Summary

The court independently reviewed the attorney-discipline record and found that respondent neglected client matters, failed to communicate, failed to refund unearned fees, and failed to cooperate with disciplinary investigations. It imposed an eighteen-month suspension, fully deferred, subject to a five-year recovery agreement, accounting and fee-arbitration obligations, restitution, and practice monitoring. The deferred suspension may become executory if respondent violates the conditions or commits further misconduct.