In re Disciplinary Action Against Eskola

OPINION

The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (Director) filed a petition for disciplinary action against respondent Richard S. Eskola. The Director alleged that Eskola failed to maintain trust account books and records, made false statements to the Director, and mishandled and misappropriated client funds. We appointed a referee, who concluded *296that Eskola committed the alleged misconduct and recommended an indefinite suspension of at least 18 months. The sole issue before us is the appropriate discipline. We conclude that the appropriate sanction for Eskola’s…