In re Allen

This disciplinary matter is before us for review of the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. The Hearing Panel recommended a dismissal of the complaint; the Executive Committee disagreed and would impose the sanction of public reprimand for acts of misconduct. We agree that the Respondent, Franklin W. Allen, has been guilty of misconduct as enunciated by the Canons of Ethics but disagree as to the sanction.

The complaint charges that the Respondent forged the signature of his wife, Jean H. Allen, to five (5) legal documents which…