In Re McFarland

In this attorney discipline matter, Arthur Cecil McFarland (Respondent) has taken exception to the recommendation from the subpanel of the Commission on Lawyer Conduct (subpanel) 1 that he be definitely suspended from the practice of law for a period of nine months, with conditions. ■ We find that Respondent’s conduct warrants a lesser sanction than the full panel recommended. Therefore, we impose a public reprimand, with the recommended conditions, effective as of the date of this opinion.

FACTS

This disciplinary matter arises from Respondent’s (1) neglect during the course of his…