In Re Blackham

Formal disciplinary proceedings were commenced against Appellant Blackham by the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee of the Utah State Bar. After hearing before a hearing officer, designated by the Utah State Bar Commission, findings of fact were entered by the hearing officer. These findings were approved and adopted by the Bar Commission which entered an order recommending that appellant be suspended from the practice of law for two years and that reinstatement thereafter be conditioned upon satisfying the Commission that he is then competent to practice law.

Appellant contends in this Court…