People v. Ogborn

The respondent 1 in these lawyer disciplinary proceedings converted a large amount of client funds by fraudulently billing and double-billing for expenses, including personal expenses. A hearing panel unanimously accepted the findings and recommendation of a hearing board that the respondent be disbarred and be ordered to pay costs. The respondent excepted to the panel’s recommendation on the ground that disbarment was too severe a sanction given the circumstances in mitigation. We accept the panel’s recommendation and order that the respondent be disbarred.

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The assistant disciplinary counsel…