In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Frank

We review the findings of fact and conclusion of law of the referee concerning the professional misconduct of Attorney Eli Frank that resulted in his conviction in federal court on a guilty plea to one felony count of conspiring to commit bank fraud. The referee recommended that the court publicly reprimand Attorney Frank for that misconduct.

The facts that led to Attorney Frank's criminal conviction were never in dispute, as evidenced by his guilty plea in federal court, the stipulation he entered into with the Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility (Board) in this proceeding, and the…