In re Darby

This proceeding was initiated by the filing of a two-count Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action by the Disciplinary Commission of this Court. Pursuant to the procedures set forth under Admission and Discipline Rule 23, a Hearing Officer was appointed, a hearing was conducted, and the Hearing Officer’s findings of fact and conclusions of law have been submitted to this Court. Respondent appeared, pro se, during the pre-hearing portion of the proceeding, but failed to appear, after Notice, at the hearing of this cause. Appropriately, the Hearing Officer held the hearing in his absence.…