Ephraim C Ugwuonye

DCCA Opinion (May 2, 2019)

Summary: The D.C. Court of Appeals disbarred Ugwuonye. This disciplinary proceeding involved Ugwuonye's representation of four clients and his conduct in handling their matters. Ugwuonye engaged in reckless misappropriation in violation of Rule 1.15(a) with respect to his representation of three clients; failed to promptly pay a medical care provider with whom he had entered into an A&A in violation of Rule 1.15(b) with respect to his representation of one client; failed to explain the limited scope of his representation in violation of Rule 1.4(b) with respect to his representation of one client; failed to provide a written statement setting forth the basis for his fee in violation of Rule 1.5(b) with respect to his representation of one client; and charged an unreasonable fee in violation of Rule 1.5(a), with respect to his representation of three clients. (Rules l.4(b), l.5(a), l.5(b), l.15(a), and 1.15(b))

Board Report and Orders (July 31, 2018)

Summary: Not yet available.

Hearing Committee Report (January 9, 2018)

Summary: Not yet available.