In Re Chapman

This disciplinary proceeding comes before us on the report and recommendation of the Review Board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (73 Ill. 2d R. 753) affirming the Hearing Board’s conclusion that respondent, Gerald McNamara Chapman, was guilty of misconduct warranting disbarment. Although respondent did not appear in the proceedings before the review or hearing boards, he sought and we granted leave to file a response in this court, treating it as we would exceptions to the Review Board’s report and recommendation.

Respondent was licensed to practice law in Blinois in…