Matter of Tapia

OPINION

This matter is before the Court following disciplinary proceedings conducted pursuant to the Rules Governing Discipline, SCRA 1986, 17-101 through 17-316 (Repl. Pamp.1988 & Cum.Supp.1990), wherein the Disciplinary Board recommended that attorney Joseph M. Tapia, Jr., be disbarred for acts of misconduct committed in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, SCRA 1986, 16-101 through 16-805 (Repl. Pamp.1988 & Cum.Supp.1990). Additionally, in connection with an unrelated suspension from the practice of law, the Court has considered Tapia’s petition for reinstatement to practice on…