In re Steere

OPINION

This matter is before the court following disciplinary proceedings conducted pursuant to the Rules Governing Discipline, SCRA 1986, 17-101 through 17-316 (Repl. Pamp.1988 & Cum.Supp.1990), wherein attorney Philip W. Steere was found to have committed various violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, SCRA 1986, 16-101 through 16-805 (Repl.Pamp.1988 & Cum.Supp.1990). While we adopt most of the Disciplinary Board’s findings of fact and conclusions of law, we shall defer part of our ruling on the sanctions recommended by the Board pending further proceedings.

The disciplinary charges…