Matter of Moody

This disciplinary action is before the Court on a six-count complaint brought by the Disciplinary Commission of this Court pursuant to Admission and Disciplinary Rule 23, Section 12. As provided for by this Rule, a Hearing Officer was appointed and a hearing was scheduled. Although he received notice, Respondent did not appear at such hearing as finally scheduled. The Hearing Officer, after being advised by counsel for Respondent that Respondent was aware of the scheduled hearing and counsel’s petition to withdraw, allowed counsel to withdraw and properly held the hearing. The Hearing Officer…