Janis Louise Turner - #79217

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May 23, 2004

JANIS LOUISE TURNER [#79217], 57, of San Diego was suspended for 30 days, stayed, placed on one year of probation and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect May 23, 2004.

Turner stipulated that she failed to perform legal services competently in a breach of contract matter. Although the clients had another attorney, he delegated some of the work to Turner. She filed an answer to the complaint and a cross-complaint and then, without the clients’ consent, signed a request for dismissal and later a dismissal of the cross-complaint.

When a new attorney sought to reverse her actions, Turner signed a declaration stating that the clients specifically requested a dismissal of the cross-complaint.

Although the clients never authorized Turner to file the dismissal, by providing the declaration to opposing counsel, Turner failed to preserve the secrets of her clients or maintain their confidence inviolate.

In mitigation, Turner has no prior record of discipline.