Matter of Smith

OPINION

CAMERON, Justice.

I. JURISDICTION

The Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Arizona (Commission) recommended that respondent, Nile Baker Smith, be permanently disbarred from the practice of law, make restitution of $9,726.00 to 21 former clients, and pay costs in the amount of $4,010.36 to the State Bar of Arizona (Bar). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 17A A.R.S. Sup.Ct. Rules, rule 53(e).

II. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Respondent practiced law in Phoenix, Arizona, and then left the state to places unknown. He made no arrangements for anyone to take over his practice and…