Matter of Van Winter

This disciplinary proceeding was initiated after respondent Eric Van Winter was indicted for obstruction of justice and for conspiracy to defraud the United States. Subsequently, respondent plead guilty to both charges and is currently serving two consecutive five (5) year prison sentences.

The Panel and the Executive Committee of the Board of Grievances and Discipline both recommended respondent be permanently disbarred from the practice of law in this State in view of the uncontroverted evidence of his plea of guilty to two serious crimes.

We agree with the findings and recommendations of the…