Matter of Brooks

In this attorney grievance matter, the Executive Committee found respondent Walter Brooks committed misconduct and voted five to two to recommend a sanction of suspension for one year; two members recommended disbarment. We find the appropriate sanction is a definite suspension from the practice of law for a period of nine months. 1

The ethical violations committed by respondent arose during the course of respondent’s representation of a client in a domestic matter. The hearing panel made the following findings of fact and law. Respondent engaged in conduct which brings the legal profession…