Matter of O'Bryant

This disciplinary matter is before the court on a petition of the Board on Professional Responsibility (Board) recommending that respondent be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months. We accept the findings of fact by the Board and adopt the recommended discipline.

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Hearing Committee

A petition instituting formal disciplinary proceedings against respondent was filed on June 20, 1979. The Hearing Committee conducted a hearing on October 3,1979, and filed the following findings with the Board on February 28, 1980.

In 1978 respondent represented Mrs. Sauterne who, along with…