Matter of Lowther

This is an original disciplinary proceeding instituted by the Advisory Committee of The Missouri Bar against respondent. The Advisory Committee found probable cause that respondent was guilty of professional misconduct and filed an information in three counts in this Court. After answer, we appointed Hon. David A. McMullan, a retired circuit judge, as special master. During the hearing before Judge McMullan the third count of the information was withdrawn with prejudice. After the hearing, the special master filed his findings of fact and conclusions of law in which he found respondent guilty…