North Carolina State Bar v. Sossomon

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Creighton W. Sossomon (“defendant”) appeals from orders entered 15 April 2008 and 16 September 2008 by the Disciplinary Hearing Commission (the “DHC”) of the North Carolina State Bar (“plaintiff’). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand to the DHC.

I. Background

Defendant was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1969 and has since maintained a practice in the Town of Highlands. Linda David (“Mrs. David” or the “Seller”) retained defendant to represent her in the sale of approximately 19 acres of mountain land adjacent to her home as early as 10…