In Re Kesler

This reciprocal disciplinary action under our Rule 763 (73 Ill. 2d R. 763) was initiated by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission as a consequence of the disbarment by the Indiana Supreme Court of respondent, John A. Kesler. The Hearing Board provided in our disciplinary system (73 Ill. 2d Rules 751 through 771), apparently believing Rule 763 required discipline identical to that imposed by the sister State except in unusual circumstances not present here, recommended disbarment. That recommendation was affirmed by the Review Board.

In relevant part Rule…