Matter of Hampton

This matter is before us on a Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action charging the Respondent, John V. Hampton, with thirteen counts of professional misconduct-A Hearing Officer appointed by this Court pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23 has heard the matter and has tendered his findings of fact and conclusions of law. The Respondent has petitioned for review of the same. The Disciplinary Commission has filed its answer brief which the Respondent now challenges as being filed untimely and requests that it be struck.

Addressing the initial procedural issue, it is well established…