In re a Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Delaware: Bailey

This is a lawyer disciplinary proceeding. The primary issue in this case is whether there is clear and convincing evidence to support the factual findings of the Board on Professional Responsibility that James Bailey, as the managing partner of his law firm, had engaged in “intentional and knowing, or at least reckless” misconduct with respect to the mishandling of his law firm’s books and records. Based on its factual findings, the Board rejected the parties’ stipulation and joint recommendation that Bailey be given a public reprimand for his misconduct and placed on probation for three…