People v. Potter

The hearing board in this lawyer discipline case recommended that the respondent, Gary T. Potter, receive a public censure for entering into a prohibited business transaction with a client. A hearing panel of the grievance committee approved the board’s findings and recommendation. We accept the recommendations of the board and panel and publicly censure the respondent.

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Gary T. Potter was admitted to practice law in this state in 1966. After conducting a hearing and considering the evidence presented, the board made the following findings by clear and convincing evidence.

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