People v. Rouse

In this disciplinary proceeding, the respondent, Douglas Scott Rouse, failed to appear before the hearing board or at any stage of the proceeding, and thus a default judgment was entered against him. The hearing board made extended findings of fact and recommendations, which were considered and approved by the hearing panel. The hearing board recommended disbarment, and the hearing panel approved that recommendation. We conclude that the respondent should be disbarred and ordered to make restitution in accordance with the directions contained in this opinion.

Both the charges and the…