In Re Barrier

DEFINITE SUSPENSION

In this attorney disciplinary matter, the sub-panel and full panel recommend an admonition and costs of $564.38. We impose a sixty day suspension.

FACTS

Respondent graduated from law school in 2001. He went to work for attorney Jack Schoer in September 2002, performing three to four residential real estate closings per week. For four months, Respondent would go to Schoer’s office, pick up a closing packet, attend a closing and review the documents with the borrower. He would then return the closing packet to Schoer’s office. If a second witness was not present at the closing,…