In Re Disciplinary Action Against Karlsen

OPINION

In March 2008, the Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (Director) filed a petition for disciplinary action against Bent Karlsen asserting six counts of unprofessional conduct. Karlsen served and filed a general denial. Subsequently, the Director filed a supplementary petition asserting four additional counts of unprofessional conduct. Karlsen was served with a notice of hearing, but failed to appear at the referee hearing. In November 2008, the referee filed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation that Karlsen be indefinitely suspended from…