In re the Disciplinary Action against Kimmel

This disciplinary case is before the court following the referee’s recommendation that respondent be suspended. After a January 19, 1982, hearing, the referee filed his findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation that respondent be suspended while on criminal probation, provided that respondent may continue as examiner of titles for Washington County.

On June 19,1981, a Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board panel heard charges of unprofessional conduct against respondent. Following the panel’s recommendation this court issued an order September 21, 1981, suspending the…