In Re Sheehan

OPINION

{1} This matter came before the Court upon recommendation of the disciplinary board to approve a conditional agreement admitting allegations and consent to discipline tendered by respondent, Dan E. Sheehan, pursuant to Rule 17-211 NMRA 2001 of the Rules Governing Discipline. We adopt the recommendation and hereby place respondent on deferred suspension for a minimum period of at least three years for his violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

{2} This matter concerns the perils inherent in representing family or close friends, and more specifically, of permitting those…