In RE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST McGRATH

The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (the Director) alleged respondent engaged in professional misconduct involving neglect of client matters, failure to communicate with clients, intentional misrepresentation, and failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigations. The referee appointed by this court found the Director’s allegations were supported by clear and convincing evidence and recommended six months’ suspension followed by two years’ supervised probation. Respondent contended the referee’s findings were not supported by the evidence and that, therefore,…