Matter of Youmans

This attorney-disciplinary proceeding arises out of two presentments filed by the District VII Ethics Committee (Ethics Committee) concerning six separate complaints lodged against respondent, Louis B. Youmans. Following a determination by the Ethics Committee, the Disciplinary Review Board (DRB or Board) concluded that respondent had engaged in unethical conduct. The Board unanimously recommended that respondent’s license to practice law be suspended for a period of two years.

Pending final resolution of the matter, the Office of Attorney Ethics petitioned this Court for an order seeking…