In THE MATTER OF McDOW

This is an attorney disciplinary matter. The Hearing Panel recommended respondent receive a private reprimand. The Executive Committee adopted the Hearing Panel’s findings and conclusions; however, it recommended a sanction of a thirty (30) day suspension. We find the appropriate sanction to be a public reprimand.

In October of 1984 respondent filed a divorce action on behalf of a client. Respondent, who was single, admits he, during his representation, engaged in an adulterous relationship with his client, who was at the time separated from her husband. Consequently, the family court granted…