Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. Sims

(Filed Dec. 5, 2002)

In this lawyer disciplinary matter, the Hearing Panel Subcommittee (hereinafter referred to as “the Panel”) concluded that the respondent, John G. Sims (hereinafter referred to as “Mi*. Sims”), violated Rules 3.6, 3.8 and 8.4 of the West Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct. The majority opinion agreed with this finding and held that “[tjhere is no question or dispute that the allegations in this case were proved by clear and convincing evidence.” The Panel recommended that this Court suspend the law license of Mr. Sims for ninety days and assess the costs of the…