In the Matter of Gregory

This is a disciplinary proceeding in which respondent Ned Gregory, II is alleged to have committed various acts of misconduct in violation of provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility.1

In January 1990 respondent desired to take out a loan to repair and renovate his law office. He contacted a representative of a credit union, and was told to submit a loan application as well as a copy of his current income tax return. Respondent’s CPA had not yet prepared respondent’s tax return for the 1989 tax year, so respondent proceeded to prepare a return for submission with the loan package.…