Matter of Hyde

OPINION

[1] This attorney disciplinary proceeding, conducted pursuant to the Rules Governing Discipline, 17-101 through 17-316 NMRA 1997, came before the Court for consideration of the disciplinary board’s recommendation that Thomas Scott Hyde be indefinitely suspended for a minimum of twelve months, with conditions for reinstatement. This sanction was recommended for misconduct involving deceit, incompetence, failure to abide by his clients’ objectives, lack of diligence, failure to adequately communicate with clients, charging an unreasonable fee, and making false statements in connection…