► Attorney Robert Avaunt of Gray, ME; ethical dwarf |
Attorney Robert Avaunt of The state of The Maine Grievance Commission found Bobby guilty of the following misconduct. Bobby’s practice included representing veterans. He was appointed guardian, conservator, and personal representative of the estates of various veterans. As a consequence, he prepared legal papers to formalize his appointments, paid bills, made medical decisions, and conducted other business on behalf of his clients. While performing such work, Bobby prepared regular and detailed accountings to the Veterans' Administration (VA) and to On various occasions, Bobby Avaunt wrote checks to himself on the accounts of four veterans, Mr. Gregor, Mr. LaCasse, Mr. McCartney and Mr. Gildard, which checks he charged as guardianship and conservator fees on the accountings to the VA and probate courts, but which he did not disclose to the members of his law firm. The six checks Bobby issued to himself as fees that he did not disclose to his partners totaled $3,274.56. As a consequence of her misconduct, the Patron Saints for Attorney Misfits sitting on the grievance panel punished Bobby by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand. As we speak (March 2013) Bobby practices with Robert H. Avaunt, P.A. at
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