Opinion
November 2006.
Miscellaneous Orders
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Menegas, who was licensed in 1987, was disbarred. He misappropriated $400,000 in escrow funds that he was to hold in trust as the attorney for the seller of commercial real estate. He also engaged in a conflict of interest in subsequently representing the buyer in the transaction, without disclosing his interest as owner of a finance company that held a mortgage on the property, and in representing the buyer in litigation filed by the seller, his former client, for specific performance.
Order of the Court:
The petitions by respondent Sam v. Menegas and the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for leave to file exceptions
to the report and recommendation of the Review Board are allowed. Respondent is disbarred.