People v. Jacobson

ERICKSON, Justice.

In this disciplinary proceeding, James S. Jacobson defaulted by failing to file an answer or a responsive pleading. Following an evidentiary hearing, the hearing panel recommended that the respondent be suspended for thirty months and that before reinstatement he be required to undergo a complete mental health examination by a licensed mental health professional, together with a review by the mental health professional of the respondent’s ability and fitness to practice law. The disciplinary prosecutor filed objections and exceptions to the recommendation of the hearing…