In re Nelson

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the Report and Recommendation of the Review Panel, recommending that Donald O. Nelson (State Bar No. 537800), who was admitted to the Bar in 1969, be disbarred for improperly witnessing a quitclaim deed after a real estate closing and making false statements in connection therewith to the State Bar.

Following the State Bar’s filing of a formal complaint, an evidentiary hearing was held before special master Wade W. Herring II. The special master found the following facts: In September 2005 Nelson represented the lender in a refinancing of…