In the Matter of Chavez

OPINION

MAES, Chief Justice

{1} This public censure of attorney Gene N. Chavez (Respondent) follows disciplinary proceedings conducted under the Rules Governing Discipline, Rules 17-101 to -316 NMRA, in which the Disciplinary Board found that Respondent violated multiple Rules of Professional Conduct. The disciplinary proceedings arose from Respondent’s representation of clients in two unrelated matters, a legal malpractice case and a criminal case. On March 15, 2012, a hearing committee of the Disciplinary Board entered findings of fact and conclusions of law, which the Court has adopted.…