State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Petersen

INTRODUCTION

The issue presented in this attorney discipline proceeding is what discipline should be imposed on Thomas M. Petersen, respondent, for his violation of certain provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility and his oath of office as an attorney.

Relator, the Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court, filed formal charges against Petersen alleging unprofessional violations. Petersen filed an answer in which he admitted the allegations in the formal charges. Relator filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings, and in an order dated June 7, 2006, this court granted…