Matter of Moore

This proceeding is before this Court on a single count Verified Complaint filed by the Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 283, Section 12. As provided in Admission and Discipline Rule 23, a Hearing Officer was appointed, conducted a hearing, and has tendered his findings. The Respondent now seeks review of these findings by this Court. Both parties have filed briefs in support of their respective positions.

Before reviewing the evidence of alleged misconduct, a general challenge to this disciplinary proceeding must be addressed. In his…