Matter of Shumate

In a nine-count complaint for disciplinary action, the Disciplinary Commission has charged Respondent Marvin W. Shumate with multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys at Low. The hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear this matter has submitted his findings of fact and conclusions of law, therein finding that Respondent engaged in misconduct in eight of the nine counts. The hearing officer declined to recommend a specific sanction, although the Commission has submitted a memorandum on sanction, arguing that the nature and severity of Respondent's…