Disciplinary Proceedings Against Smead

¶ 1. In this decision we address two separate attorney disciplinary matters involving Attorney Robert J. Smead.

¶ 2. On June 12, 2008, the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against Attorney Smead alleging ten counts of professional misconduct in three client matters ("Smead I"). Following entry of a default judgment, the referee, Richard E Mozinski, issued a report recommending a 60-day suspension plus restitution and costs.

¶ 3. The OLR filed a second complaint against Attorney Smead on March 31, 2009. This complaint alleged 15 counts of professional misconduct involving four…