In re Welcome-Sadler

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

PER CURIAM.*

Respondent, Connie Weleome-Sadler, was charged in 1995 with six counts of formal *677charges by disciplinary counsel. The conduct, all of which occurred prior to 1990, involved several instances of failure to refund unearned fees and two instances of commingling and conversion of client funds.1 Subsequently, respondent made restitution to all the complainants.

Respondent initially filed a motion for consent discipline, which was rejected by the disciplinary board.2 Thereafter, formal charges were filed, and a hearing was held before the hearing committee.…