Matter of Hartley

OPINION

This matter is before the Court after disciplinary proceedings held pursuant to SCRA 1986, 17-211 wherein Earl E. Hartley agreed not to contest allegations that were set forth in two consolidated Specifications of Charges. The Court adopts the recommendation of the Disciplinary Board Panel, accepts the stipulations agreed to by Hartley and disciplinary counsel, and hereby suspends Hartley indefinitely from the further practice of law.

Hartley was Treasurer for the State of New Mexico from July 1983 through November 1984. During his tenure as Treasurer,. the 1984 Western States…