Smith v. Kates

Neither complaint filed herein complies with the procedural requirements of Gov. R. V.

Gov. R. V(4) provides that “* * * all proceedings with regard to * * * complaints and grievances involving alleged misconduct by attorneys and counselors at law and judges * * * shall be brought, conducted and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this rule.”

Gov. R. V(8) requires that a disciplinary proceeding be initiated by the filing of a complaint with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, “Such complaint shall not be accepted for filing unless it is signed…