In Re the Requests for Investigation of Attorney E.

I. Introduction

In this original proceeding 1 we construe our rules governing the investigative phase of our attorney regulation system. We hold that the attorney, who is the target of the investigation, is a "party" to the investigative proceedings. Because our rules governing discovery by the Attorney Regulation Counsel incorporate certain provisions of the rules of civil procedure, Attorney Regulation Counsel must provide the target attorney with notice of the subpoenas and copies of the subpoenaed documents. In addition, we affirm the Presiding Disciplinary Judge's protective order…