In Re Varbel

OPINION

ZLAKET, Justice.

A hearing committee has determined that respondent is guilty of multiple ethical violations. The disciplinary commission agrees. Both have recommended disbarment. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 53(e), Ariz.R.Sup.Ct.

Mr. and Mrs. R retained respondent to represent them in a landlord-tenant dispute. The ease went to trial in November 1988. It resulted in an $86,500 judgment in favor of respondent’s clients and a $2,500 judgment against them on a counterclaim. One month later, the attorney for the opposing parties made a written settlement offer of $18,000 to…