Committee on Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Gross

McCORMICK, Justice.

This attorney disciplinary proceeding arises from a business transaction in which respondent Leo E. Gross acted as a corporate fiduciary rather than as a lawyer. Based on his handling of that transaction, the Grievance Commission found ethical infractions requiring discipline. We agree with the commission’s finding that respondent has been guilty of misconduct warranting discipline, and we order that his license to practice law be suspended indefinitely.

In the early 1970’s, respondent became interested in the development of an electronic lock invented by Rick Gerber. He was…