Farley's Case

The Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct (committee) petitioned to disbar the respondent, Michael J. Farley. Following a hearing, the Judicial Referee (Manias, J.) found by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent violated New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules) 1.15(a)(1), 1.15(a)(2), 1.15(b), 3.4(a), 3.4(c), 8.4(a) and 8.4(c) and recommended disbarment. The respondent concedes that he engaged in the conduct of which he is accused and that his conduct violated the Rules. He argues, however, that several mitigating factors justify a less severe sanction than…