Matter of Velardi

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District served the respondent with a verified petition dated July 25, 2013, containing 10 charges of professional misconduct. After hearings on June 19, 2014 and July 11, 2014, the Special Referee sustained all 10 charges. The petitioner now moves to confirm the report of the Special Referee, and to impose such discipline upon the respondent as this Court deems just and proper. The respondent cross-moves to confirm the report of the Special Referee, and requests that the Court impose a sanction of public censure in light of…