Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Rapp

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

PADGETT, J.

The Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court (Board), pursuant to Rule 2.7(c), Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), reported this matter, and recommended the suspension of the respondent, Stephen P. Rapp (respondent), from the practice of law for a period of three years. The Board’s recommendation was made after a review of the findings of fact and conclusions of law and recommendation of the hearing committee (committee), which made its report to the Board pursuant to the provisions of RSCH 2.7(b).

The Board adopted all of the findings and…