In Re Vaughn

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the special master’s report recommending acceptance of respondent William Lewis Vaughn’s Petition for Voluntary Surrender of License. The State Bar also recommends that Vaughn’s petition be accepted. Vaughn filed his petition pursuant to Bar Rule 4-227 (c) after the Investigative Panel of the State Bar’s State Disciplinary Board found probable cause to charge respondent with violations, the State Bar issued three Formal Complaints, and this Court appointed a special master. In his petition, Vaughn admits having violated Rules 1.3 and 8.4 (a) (4)…