Matter of Houston

This attorney grievance matter arises from the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, where the initial Hearing Panel’s recommendation was to impose an indefinite suspension, and the Executive Committee’s recommendation was to order disbarment. We agree with the Executive Committee’s findings of misconduct and the recommendation that Houston be disbarred.

FACTS

The findings of the Hearing Panel, which were adopted by the Executive Committee, outline a long pattern of various ethical violations. While the Hearing Panel recommended an indefinite suspension, the Executive Committee…