Matter of Carmany

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Respondent in this case, David O. Carmany, has been charged in a verified complaint for disciplinary action with three counts of misconduct. A Hearing Officer appointed by the Court pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 28 has made findings of fact and conclusions of law. The Respondent now petitions for review of the these findings and requests a hearing by this Court on the issue of whether a mental condition can mitigate the discipline imposed.

This Court has often examined mitigating circumstances, including emotional disturbances and alcoholism. See gen. In re…