State Ex Rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Simmons

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On December 22, 2004, formal charges containing one count were filed by the office of the Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court, relator, against Baiba D. Simmons, respondent. Respondent’s answer disputed certain of the allegations. A referee was appointed. On April 13, 2005, the referee’s hearing was held on the charges. Respondent did not appear and was not represented by counsel at the hearing. Two witnesses testified, and 20 exhibits were admitted into evidence.

The referee filed a report on April 27, 2005. With respect to the charges, the referee concluded…