Matter of Matt

Petitioner Paul G. Matt, III, appeals from the final decision of the State Bar of Montana Committee on Character and Fitness refusing to certify petitioner to this Court for admission to the State Bar of Montana. We affirm the decision of the Committee.

We restate the issues for our review as follows:

1. What is the proper standard of review for the Court to apply to a decision of the Committee on Character and Fitness?

2. Did the Committee on Character and Fitness conclude that Mr. Matt is unfit to practice law in the State of Montana?

3. Did the Committee on Character and Fitness violate…