State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court v. Huston

INTRODUCTION

On January 18, 2001, formal charges were filed by the office of the Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court, relator, against Tedd C. Huston, respondent. A referee was appointed and heard evidence. Our opinion discusses only those charges the referee found were established by clear and convincing evidence.

The formal charges alleged, inter alia, that Huston violated the following provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility, Canons 1, 2, and 9:

DR 1-102 Misconduct.

(A) A lawyer shall not:(1) Violate a Disciplinary Rule.(4) Engage in conduct involving dishonesty,…