In the Matter of Sharon J. Pate

This is an original proceeding in disbarment against Sharon J. Pate, a licensed attorney of this State. Honorable M. E. Montgomery of Sikeston was appointed commissioner to hear testimony in said proceeding and directed to file his findings of fact and conclusions of law in this court. In compliance with his appointment and commission the said M. E. Montgomery has reported to this court his findings of fact and conclusions of law, as follows:

“The information sets up that the accused was tax attorney from 1932, until 1935, by appointment of the County Court of Pemiscot County, Missouri, for…