Matter of Powell

The Respondent, James L. Powell, has been charged in this cause with two counts of misconduct, both of which involve alleged misappropriation of clients' funds. A Hearing Officer was appointed pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 28. After a hearing and upon the Hearing Officer's recommendation, the Respondent was suspended pending final determination.

In the course of this proceeding, Dr. Larry Davis, a psychiatrist, also filed a Petition for Disability alleging that the Respondent suffered from a disability which rendered him incapable of effectively performing his professional duties.

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