In Re Harding

This is an original proceeding in discipline filed by the office of the Disciplinary Administrator against David J. Harding, of WaKeeney, an attorney admitted to the practice of law in Kansas in 1974.

On March 23, 2009, the office of the Disciplinary Administrator filed a formal complaint against the respondent alleging violations of the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct (KRPC). On April 8, 2009, the respondent filed an answer to the formal complaint. On May 7,2009, a hearing was held before a panel of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys, where the respondent appeared in person and…