In Re Disciplinary Action Against Jontz

OPINION

The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility filed a petition for disciplinary action against respondent Alan G. Jontz alleging that Jontz failed to timely file federal and state income tax returns, federal and state employer withholding tax returns, and to pay those taxes when due. After a hearing, the referee appointed to hear this matter found that Jontz’s conduct violated Rules 8.4(b) and (d) of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC). Based on that misconduct and Jontz’s disciplinary history, the referee recommended that Jontz be indefinitely…