In Re Bauer

These are two consolidated contempt proceedings that were initiated by the Office of Regulation Counsel, which charged the respondent, Richard Burton Bauer, with continuing to practice law in violation of our order immediately suspending him. We issued a contempt citation ordering Bauer to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. After considering his response, we appointed the presiding disciplinary judge (PDJ) as a special master to make findings whether Bauer was in contempt of our suspension order and, if so, to recommend an appropriate sanction. The PDJ conducted proceedings and…