Jan. 18, 1991.
ORDER
This attorney grievance matter arises out of respondent's representation of a criminal defendant. The issue is the duty of an attorney, retained for purposes of trial only, to assist his client in perfecting an appeal. We hold the attorney must serve and file the Notice of Appeal to protect the client's right to appeal.
After the client is convicted and sentenced, trial counsel in...
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