Richard D. Huffman II [#157740], 57, of Del Mar, was disbarred July 26, 2017, and ordered to notify his clients of the discipline and perform other obligations under rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court. He was charged with failing to render an appropriate accounting to a client, failing promptly to release client papers and property and failing to cooperate and participate in a disciplinary proceeding. His default was entered. Huffman had two prior records of discipline, including a public reproval for failing to inform a client of significant developments in a matter and failing to release client papers and proper upon termination of employment.