North Carolina State Bar v. Hunter

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Pamela A. Hunter (“Defendant”) appeals the order of the North Carolina State Bar Disciplinary Hearing Commission (the “Commission”) imposing a censure on Defendant. Defendant contends the Commission erred at her hearing when it called and questioned a witness on its own motion at the conclusion of the evidence. Defendant also contends the Commission erred when it allegedly had ex parte communications with this witness. Defendant finally contends the Commission committed reversible error when it determined Defendant failed to exercise due diligence in the…