In Re the Disbarment of Wackerbarth

The Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board has brought these proceedings against respondent James C. Wackerbarth, an attorney at law, charging him with perjury, conversion of clients funds, neglecting their affairs, and failure to file his personal income tax returns. He has been suspended from practice by order of this court since September 1, 1978.

Respondent has denied the charges and has sought and obtained a hearing before the Honorable John M. Fitzgerald, Judge of the District Court, acting as referee.

Judge Fitzgerald’s findings may be summarized as follows. Respondent was admitted to…