People v. Scott

This is a lawyer discipline case. A hearing panel of the supreme court grievance committee approved the findings and recommendations of a hearing board that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for six months, be required to petition for reinstatement and to pass the multistate professional responsibility examination as a condition of reinstatement, and be ordered to reimburse his clients. The deputy disciplinary counsel has excepted to the recommendation as too lenient given the aggravated circumstances of this case and the respondent’s conduct during the disciplinary…