In Re the Discipline of Looby

Robert B. Looby (respondent) was admitted to the practice of law in this state on August 29, 1946. Since the date of his admission, respondent has practiced in many rural communities in South Dakota. Presently, respondent is employed as a teacher with the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Para Legal Program in Lame Deer, Montana.

What brings respondent before this court for disciplinary proceedings is a conviction for making false statements to influence a financial institution, 1 a felony under federal law. 2 Respondent pleaded guilty to the second count of a six-count federal indictment on February…