In the Matter of Warner

This is a disciplinary action charging Respondent with misconduct as defined in the Rules on Disciplinary Procedure. Specifically, he is charged with violation of DR 1-102 which provides that a lawyer shall not “engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.”

Both the Panel and Executive Committee, unanimously, found Respondent guilty of misconduct. We agree. The sanction of a private reprimand, recommended by the Panel, was raised by the Executive Committee to that of temporary suspension for one year.

The misconduct here relates to Respondent’s involvement and…