People v. Lopez

The respondent, Andrew M. Lopez, was charged with professional misconduct in his representation of Halina Topa (Topa) and for his participation in the acquisition and later sale of a bar, when he knew or should have known of a conflict of interest that he had with his client. Topa is the complaining witness in this case. The hearing panel of the Grievance Committee approved the findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations of the hearing board and the recommendation that the respondent be suspended for thirty days and be assessed the costs of these proceedings. We approve the findings…