In re Rumsey

This is an original proceeding in discipline filed by the office of the Disciplinary Administrator against the respondent, James E. Rumsey, of Lawrence, an attorney admitted to the practice of law in Kansas in 1972.

On April 8, 2014, the office of the Disciplinary Administrator filed a formal complaint against the respondent alleging violations of the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct (KRPC). On June 17, 2014, the respondent filed a motion to answer out of time, which was granted, and filed an answer on June 20, 2014. A hearing was held on the complaint before a panel of the Kansas Board…