In Re the Discipline of Willis

HENDERSON, Justice.

This is an original proceeding concerning the discipline of Attorney Steven C. Willis.

Steven C. Willis graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in May 1976 and was admitted as a member of the South Dakota State Bar Association at that time. Upon graduation, Willis initially worked for an accounting firm and in 1977, he became a licensed C.P.A. Thereafter, Willis entered private practice in Sioux Falls as a sole-practitioner. His practice centers around business ventures and real estate transactions.

In the summer of 1983, Willis was called to testify…