State ex rel. Special Counsel for Discipline v. Brinker

INTRODUCTION

On June 19, 2001, formal charges were filed by the office of the Special Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court, relator, against respondent, Peter R. Brinker. Amended formal charges were filed on January 8, 2002. Respondent’s answer disputed the allegations. A referee was appointed and heard evidence. The referee filed a report on May 10, 2002. With respect to counts I and II of the amended formal charges, the referee concluded that respondent’s conduct had breached disciplinary rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility and his oath as an attorney. See Neb.…