In the Matter of Smith

In this attorney grievance proceeding, respondent admits that he has committed ethical violations and consents to disbarment. We accept respondent’s admission and disbar him. The facts surrounding the matter are as follows:

General Financial Irregularities

Respondent admits that he has failed to maintain the identity of client funds and has commingled these funds with his own personal funds. He has failed to maintain the integrity of his law firm’s trust and checking accounts, and has converted client funds from the trust account to his own personal use or to the use of others. Although he…