Petition of Pier

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1] This case requires us to decide what exceptional requirements a lawyer disbarred for theft must demonstrate to be readmitted to practice. Steven L. Pier was disbarred by order of this Court on July 10, 1991. Matter of Pier, 472 N.W.2d 916 (S.D.1991). He now applies for reinstatement pursuant to SDCL 16-19-84. Considering his payment of full restitution, his moral and professional rehabilitation, and the favorable recommendation of the State Bar Disciplinary Board, we grant a conditional reinstatement.

Background

[¶ 2] Pier graduated from the University of South Dakota…