In Re the Discipline of Bihlmeyer

AMUNDSON, Justice.

This is a disciplinary proceeding against Respondent Lawrence R. Bihlmeyer (Bihl-meyer), a member of the State Bar of South Dakota. The Disciplinary Board of the State Bar (Board) and a referee have recommended public censure.

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In 1972, Bihlmeyer completed his legal education and was admitted to practice law in the State of South Dakota. He started practicing as a Deputy State’s Attorney in Pennington County and as a Deputy City Attorney in Rapid City, South Dakota. Approximately three years later, he began practicing law as a sole practitioner in Rapid City,…