State Ex Rel. Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court v. Hynes

The Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court charged respondent, Eugene J. Hynes, on March 6, 2001, with violating his oath of office as an attorney, Neb. Rev. Stat. §7-104 (Reissue 1997), and the following provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility, Canon 1, DR 1-102(A)(1); Canon 6, DR 6-101(A)(3); and Canon 9, DR 9-102(B), which provide as follows:

DR 1-102 Misconduct.

(A) A lawyer shall not:(1) Violate a Disciplinary Rule.

DR 6-101 Failing to Act Competently.

(A) A lawyer shall not:(3) Neglect a legal matter entrusted to him or her.

DR 9-102 Preserving Identity of Funds…