State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Petersen

NATURE OF CASE

This is an original action brought by the Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court seeking the imposition of discipline against Thomas M. Petersen, a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association. Petersen was formally charged with violating disciplinary rules and his oath of office as an attorney in connection with his representation of Jennifer Davis, also known as Jennifer Weeks (Weeks). A hearing was held, and the referee found that Petersen engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, and deceit. The referee recommended that Petersen be suspended from the…