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IN RE: JAMES A. GIBBONS (1292 words) |
 | On November 15, after being contacted by the executrix of the estate of Mary Murphy, another of respondent's clients, Bar Counsel filed a motion to amend the petition for contempt to add a charge that the respondent failed to notify the executrix of the Murphy estate of his suspension. |
| The respondent said he would send the nephew his share of the estate, but misrepresented to the executrix that he could not release her share until the estate was closed. |
| The final account included distributions of $63,717.69 to both beneficiaries, reimbursement to the executrix of $13,073.52 for expenses she had advanced to the estate, and $9,665.76 for legal fees and expenses. |
| IN RE: EDWARD J. OWENS (555 words) |
| After the owner's death, the respondent never notified the executrix that the matter was pending in the Land Court or sought her permission to continue to represent the owner's estate. |
| By failing to communicate to the executrix that he was defending against the adverse possession lawsuit and by continuing to defend against it without her knowledge or consent, the respondent violated Mass. |
| By misrepresenting to the court that he was authorized to represent the executrix by filing a motion to substitute parties and other pleadings as her counsel, the respondent violated Mass. |
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