In re Maloney

SEILER, Judge.

This is an original disciplinary proceeding instituted by the Advisory Committee of the Missouri Bar against respondent. The special master recommended that the information be dismissed and all issues found in favor of respondent.

Although the special master’s findings of fact and conclusions of law are helpful in disciplinary proceedings, they are merely advisory, and not binding. “[T]he ultimate responsibility for finding the facts is ours. It is our duty to make our own decision.” In re Weiner, 547 S.W.2d 459, 460 (Mo. banc 1977). We, in fact, find that certain of the actions…