In Re Lake

The respondent, J. Richard Lake, appeals from the disciplinary panel’s finding the respondent violated DR 5-101(A), DR 5-104(A), DR4-101(B)(1) and (2), DR 5-105(A), and DR 1-102(5) of the Code of Professional Responsibility (235 Kan. cxxxvii). The panel recommended discipline by public censure.

The respondent first represented the complainant, Peggy Sue (Alley) Hamner, in divorce'proceedings in early 1983. Lake also represented Ms. Hamner in two matters related to the divorce after the divorce decree was entered on March 21, 1983.

As a result of Lake’s efforts, Ms. Hamner received an income tax…