In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Smith

¶ 1. We review the referee Stanley F. Hack's recommendation that we suspend Attorney Linda C. Smith's license to practice law for a period of two years for professional misconduct. This matter involves 17 allegations of misconduct allegedly committed in connection with a failed business transaction. Neither the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) nor Attorney Smith has appealed the referee's recommendation. Therefore, the matter is submitted to the court for review pursuant to SCR 22.17(2).

¶ 2. In conducting our review we will affirm the referee's findings of fact unless they are clearly…