In re DeWitt

This is a disciplinary proceeding before this Court on an amended seven-count complaint filed by the Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court pursuant to Admission and Discipline Rule 23, § 12. On June 13, 1977, this Court suspended the respondent from the practice of law in this State pending the final determination of this cause.

The hearing officer appointed by this Court scheduled this matter for hearing on October 12, 1977. Service of the respondent was made by filing the notice with the Clerk of this Court who then in turn provided an affidavit that the notice of the hearing was…