Matter of Lake

This case is before us on a rule to show cause why the report of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline should not be confirmed. The Hearing Panel recommended indefinite suspension and the Board, by majority vote, concurred in that recommendation. First before the Board, and then before this Court, respondent urged indefinite suspension as the proper sanction. We agree with the Board that respondent violated the Code of Professional Responsibility and engaged in conduct tending to pollute the administration of justice or to bring the courts or the legal profession into…