Disciplinary Proceedings Against Teasdale

¶ 1. We review the recommendation of the referee that Attorney Clay E Teasdale be publicly reprimanded for having committed two counts of professional misconduct in connection with his representation of J.S. in a personal injury matter. In addition, the referee recommended that Attorney Teasdale be required to pay restitution to the client, as well as the costs of this disciplinary proceeding.

¶ 2. We determine that the seriousness of Attorney Teasdale's professional misconduct warrants a public reprimand. We also determine that Attorney Teasdale should he required to make restitution to his…