In re Smart

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on a Notice of Discipline seeking the imposition of a Review Panel reprimand on Donald Edward Smart (State Bar No. 653526). The State Bar served Smart by mail, and Smart returned the acknowledgment of service but did not file a Notice of Rejection. Therefore, he is in default, has waived his right to an evidentiary hearing, and is subject to such discipline and further proceedings as may be determined by this Court. See Bar Rule 4-208.1 (b).

The facts, as deemed admitted by virtue of Smart's default, show that Smart, who was admitted to the Bar in…