In the Matter of Stein

OPINION

{1} This matter came before the Court to consider whether attorney Stuart L. Stein (Respondent) should be disbarred for violating the Rules of Professional Conduct through his actions associated with his representation of Bruce Clinesmith and his wife, Ruth Clinesmith. For the reasons that follow, we adopt the findings and conclusions of the hearing committee and adopt the recommendation of the disciplinary board to disbar Respondent from the practice of law.

I. BACKGROUND

{2} These disciplinary proceedings commenced with a letter sent by the Honorable Linda M. Vanzi of the Second…