In Re Greene

In this attorney disciplinary matter, the full panel adopted the sub-panel report and the recommendation that respondent, David B. Greene, be suspended from the practice of law for nine months, with conditions, and be required to pay the costs of the proceedings. We agree with the recommended sanction.

FACTS

In 1998, respondent unwittingly became part of an illegal pyramid scheme disguised as an evangelical ministry, known as HISway International Ministries (“HISway” or “HIM”). Respondent’s involvement included (1) investing his own money with the ministry; (2) representing Rev. Johnny Cabe and…