In re Karahalis

This is an appeal from an order of a single justice of this court, acting on an information filed by the Board of Bar Overseers (board), suspending Alan J. Karahalis (respondent), from the practice of law for two years. Both the respondent and the bar counsel appealed from the judgment of suspension.

In November, 1995, bar counsel filed a petition for discipline against the respondent, alleging violations of S.J.C. Rule 3:07, Canon 1, DR 1-102 (A) (5), as appearing in 382 Mass. 769 (1981) (engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice), and S.J.C. Rule 3:07, Canon 1,…