In re Brandes

OPINION OF THE COURT

The respondent was served with a petition containing six charges of professional misconduct. In his answer, he admitted most, but not all, of the factual allegations contained in the petition and denied that he was guilty of any professional misconduct. At the hearing, the petitioner’s case consisted, of 120 exhibits and the testimony of two witnesses. The respondent testified on his own behalf, presented one character witness, and introduced seven exhibits into evidence. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Special Referee sustained all six charges. The petitioner now…