People v. Gerdes

In this disciplinary proceeding the hearing panel of the Grievance Committee has recommended that the respondent, Paul J. Gerdes, be disbarred, assessed the costs of these proceedings, and that he be ordered to make restitution of the funds which he converted and fees that were overcharged. We agree with the recommendation and order that Paul J. Gerdes be disbarred, and that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys authorized to practice before this court. We also order that he pay the cost of these proceedings and that he make restitution to Charles Allen Spurlock of $13,303 of trust…