In re Lyall

In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent admits he has committed misconduct and consents to a suspension of up to nine months. We accept respondent’s admissions and suspend him from the practice of law for nine months.

Padgett Trust Matter

Respondent and his wife served as co-trustees of a trust established on behalf of their children by respondent’s father-in-law, Christian D. Padgett. In the past several years, Mr. Padgett would forward appropriate documents to respondent and his wife, request their endorsement as co-trustees, and have them return the documents to Mr. Padgett for…