People v. Kolbjornsen

The respondent in this disciplinary proceeding lied under oath during his own trial. A hearing board recommended that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for six months, and be required to take and pass the multistate professional responsibility examination as a condition of reinstatement. The assistant disciplinary counsel did not except to the recommendations, and the respondent withdrew his exceptions. Nevertheless, we issued an order to show cause why more severe discipline should not be imposed. No response to the order to show cause has been filed. We conclude that the…