Conner’s Case

On July 8, 2008, the Supreme Court Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) filed a petition recommending that the respondent, William E. Conner, be disbarred but that he be permitted to reapply for admission to the bar after three years, subject to his compliance with certain conditions. We order the respondent disbarred.

The respondent has stipulated to the underlying facts in this case and to his complicity therein. Accordingly, we accept the facts as alleged in the stipulation. In 1993, Michael and Elena Abbene of Bedford discovered alleged defects in their newly-constructed home and sought…