Matter of Cimino

In this case, we must determine the appropriate level of discipline to impose on a lawyer who entered into a prohibited business transaction with a corporation, while simultaneously representing the corporation. A hearing panel of the former grievance committee 1 approved the findings and the rec ommendation of a hearing board that the respondent, John A. Cimino, be suspended for sixty days, be required to attend an eth-ies seminar, and pay the costs of the proceeding. Cimino excepted to the panel's and board's findings and recommendations. We accept the findings and most of the…