in the Matter of James Arthur Cheek

This is an attorney disciplinary matter. The hearing panel and the Executive Committee found respondent advanced a position merely to harass or maliciously injure another and improperly disclosed the existence of a grievance complaint in violation of Rule 20 of the Rule on Disciplinary Procedure.1 We concur in these findings and conclude the appropriate sanction is a public reprimand and restitution.

The findings of misconduct arose from the following matters. In October 1986, attorney Cheryl Aaron instituted a civil lawsuit on behalf of a client who alleged respondent’s client had…