Matter of Smyzer

This disciplinary proceeding arises out of two presentments filed by the District VIII Ethics Committee. Respondent is charged with fraudulent and deceptive conduct regarding certain business transactions with his clients, failing adequately to protect his clients’ investments, and commingling personal monies with client trust funds. The Disciplinary Review Board (DRB or Board) concluded that respondent was guilty of unethical conduct, and recommended that he be disbarred. Upon an independent review of the record, we find the Board’s conclusions to be amply supported by the evidence, and…