Evangeline Covington

DCCA Opinion (November 19, 1998)

Summary: The court suspended Covington for 60 days with 30 days stayed, on the condition that she serve a one-year probation under the supervision of a practice monitor and make restitution to a client. In connection with four separate matters, Covington failed to represent a client diligently, to seek clients' legal objectives, to act with reasonable promptness, to communicate with clients, to protect their interests upon termination, or to respond to Bar Counsel inquiries or to board orders.

Board Report and Orders (March 5, 1998)

Summary: The board recommends that the court suspend Covington for 60 days with 30 days stayed, on the condition that she serve a one-year probation under the supervision of a practice monitor and make restitution to a client. Covington failed to represent a client diligently, to seek clients' legal objectives, to act with reasonable promptness, to communicate with clients or to protect their interests upon termination, to respond to Bar Counsel inquiries or board orders in connection with four separate matters.