State Ex Rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Thompson

The Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court filed formal charges against Gary G. Thompson, respondent, alleging various ethical violations. Later, amended formal charges were filed. In a stipulation filed with the referee, Thompson admitted the allegations in the amended formal charges; admitted he violated his oath of office, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 7-104 (Reissue 1997); and admitted he violated various provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The referee recommended a sanction of a 120-day mandatory suspension, followed by at least 2 years’ probation. The only issue…