Matter of Cook

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

This Disciplinary Action is now before the Court on a three (3) count amended verified complaint charging the Respondent with conduct in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. As provided in Admission and Discipline Rule 23, a Hearing Officer was appointed, conducted a hearing and has tendered findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation for sanction. The Respondent has petitioned for review of the Hearing Officer's report, and both parties have presented a brief in support of their respective positions.

In his petition for review, the Respondent…