In the Matter of Tia R. Brewer

We find that Respondent, Tia R. Brewer, committed attorney misconduct by, among other things, neglecting clients' cases, failing to appear at show cause hearings, failing to withdraw from cases when her abuse of cocaine rendered her unable to assist her clients, committing a crime that reflects adversely on her fitness as a lawyer, and failing to cooperate with the disciplinary process. For this misconduct, we conclude that Respondent should be suspended for at least three years without automatic reinstatement.

The matter is before us on the report of the hearing officer appointed by this…