In Re the Discipline of Pier

I dissent.

The facts and the law in this case are not in dispute. Respondent has admitted that he converted his client’s funds for maintaining the life style he and his wife had become accustomed to during their marriage. It is also evident this act was committed by respondent during a time in his life when his marriage was proceeding through troubled waters.

There is no question an act of this nature is a serious matter which warrants sanction. Where I part company with the majority is on what constitutes an appropriate discipline under the facts of this particular case. The Nebraska Supreme…