In Re Longtin

In this attorney disciplinary matter, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) filed formal charges on allegations of misconduct against James Gerald Longtin (Respondent) stemming from six separate complaints. Following a hearing, the Hearing Panel of the Commission on Lawyer Conduct (Panel) recommended Respondent be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months, along with certain other requirements. ODC took exception to the Panel Report on several grounds. We agree with the exceptions taken by ODC, and order Respondent’s suspension from the practice of law for a period of…