Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Smith

On August 7,1980, this court issued an order disbarring respondent Edwin W. Smith. The Order of Disbarment stated that a written opinion would follow. This opinion is in accordance with that order.

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Hawaii Supreme Court instituted disciplinary proceedings against respondent, who was licensed to practice law in Hawaii in October 1971. Respondent, acting pro se, filed answers to the seven complaints against him and participated in the disciplinary board hearing conducted pursuant to the rules of this court, see R. Haw. Sup. Ct. 16.7. The record shows,…