State Ex Rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Jones

I. INTRODUCTION

The office of the Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court, relator, filed formal charges against respondent, William P. Jones. Respondent failed to answer, and on June 16, 2004, this court suspended respondent from the practice of law. We now consider relator’s motion for judgment on the pleadings and the appropriate discipline to be imposed upon respondent.

II. FACTS

1. Background

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska on September 18, 1989. In previous disciplinary proceedings, respondent received a private reprimand on November 22,…