Matter of Deutsch

OPINION

This matter is before the Court following a suspension and a subsequent order to show cause why respondent Ronald E. Deutsch should not be disbarred. See Rules Governing Discipline, SCRA 1986, 17-101 to -316 (Repl.Pamp.1991).

In 1991, Deutsch was the subject of a disciplinary proceeding in Texas, where he was licensed to practice law. In that proceeding, Deutsch was charged with misappropriating more than $130,000 in client funds from his trust account. While the Texas disciplinary proceeding was pending, Deutsch moved the Texas Supreme Court to accept his resignation in lieu of…