Sandoval v. Commission for Lawyer Discipline

OPINION

ROSS A. SEARS, Justice (Assigned).

Based on a jury’s verdict, the trial judge found that Mark T. Sandoval committed professional misconduct in violation of Rule 8.04(a)(3) of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and imposed a three year suspension from the practice of law. In four issues, Sandoval argues the trial judge erred in denying his plea in abatement and allowing evidence to be introduced concerning his alleged failure to provide information to the grievance committee; the evidence was legally and factually insufficient; and the penalty imposed was excessive and…