Matter of Discipline of Wehde

FITZGERALD, Circuit Judge.

In this original proceeding, a disciplinary action against attorney John B. Wehde (Wehde) pursuant to SDCL 16-19, the Disciplinary Board of the State of South Dakota filed an amended formal accusation charging Wehde, respondent, with a number of acts constituting unprofessional conduct. Pursuant to SDCL 16-19-68 we appointed the Honorable Timothy R. Johns, circuit court judge, as referee to take testimony and make findings and recommendations. After a hearing, the Referee accepted proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations from R. James Zieser…