In Re Lincoln

OPINION

CORCORAN, Justice.

The Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Arizona (Commission) recommends that Kenneth Johnston Lincoln (respondent) be suspended from the practice of law for 9 months. Because respondent failed to appeal from the Commission’s recommendation, this matter was submitted for review on the record. See rule 53(e), Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const, art. 3.

Facts and Procedural Background

On July 29, 1988, the State Bar filed a formal complaint against respondent, charging him with violating the Rules of Professional…