In the Matter of Rivers

This is an attorney grievance proceeding. Respondent, Harry I. Rivers, Jr., is charged with causing a private investigator to communicate, before the trial of a case, with persons whom he knew to be members of the jury venire and their relatives, within the sixth degree of kinship; and with failing to reveal this improper conduct to the Court or the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. The Panel and the Executive Committee recommended a public reprimand. We agree.

As his reply, Respondent has adopted the reports of the Grievance Panel and the Executive Committee and agrees he…