People v. Brown

A hearing panel of the Supreme Court Grievance Committee approved the findings of a hearing board that the respondent in this attorney discipline proceeding violated the Code of Professional Responsibility by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and by charging an illegal or clearly excessive fee. The hearing panel also approved the board’s recommendation that the respondent receive a public censure and be assessed the costs of the proceeding. The respondent has filed exceptions to the hearing panel’s report. We accept the panel’s recommendation.

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The respondent was…