In Re Richards

Respondent Donald G. Richards is a member of the bar of this court and was formerly a member of the Virginia State Bar. During a 1998 investigation of allegations against him by Virginia disciplinary authorities, respondent admitted that he misappropriated money in his attorney trust account over a nine-year period. Respondent’s misconduct included the use of client funds to pay office and personal expenses.

In the face of pending disciplinary action in Virginia, respondent petitioned the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board (“the Virginia Board”) for leave to surrender his license to…