In Re Smith

The State Bar filed a Notice of Discipline against Respondent Edward Thomas Smith alleging violations of Standards 44 (wilful abandonment or disregard of a legal matter to the client’s detriment) and 68 (failure to respond to disciplinary authorities in accordance with disciplinary rules) of Bar Rule 4-102 (d). Upon Smith’s failure to respond to the Notice of Discipline within the time set by Bar Rule 4-208.3, Smith was in default and subject to discipline by this Court. The State Bar has recommended disbarment as an appropriate sanction for Smith’s violations. We have reviewed the record and…