State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Koenig

INTRODUCTION

On June 15, 2001, amended formal charges were filed by the office of the Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court, relator, against respondent, Lyle J. Koenig. Respondent’s answer disputed the allegations. A referee was appointed and heard evidence. The referee filed a report on January 31, 2002. With respect to both counts I and II, the referee concluded that respondent’s conduct had breached the disciplinary rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility and his oath as an attorney. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 7-104 (Reissue 1997). The referee recommended that respondent…