Gallant's Case

This case arises out of the interim suspension of the respondent, John F. Gallant, from the practice of law. A Judicial Referee ( Duggan , J.) recommended that the suspension remain in effect. We agree with the referee's recommendation.

I

The respondent's interim suspension stems from his August 2017 indictment for felony witness tampering. See RSA 641:5 (2016). The indictment alleges that, in May 2017, the respondent, "believing that an investigation was pending regarding an alleged violation of a restraining order by his client as well as a hearing on said restraining order, ... purposely…