In re Williams

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court considers an original attorney-discipline proceeding against G. Thomas Williams. The hearing panel found violations involving lack of diligence and communication, dishonesty and misrepresentation, false statements during the disciplinary investigation, and failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities.

Holdings

1. The court adopted the hearing panel's conclusions and held that Williams violated KRPC 1.3, KRPC 1.4(a), KRPC 8.1(a), KRPC 8.4(c), KRPC 8.4(d), KRPC 8.4(g), and Kansas Supreme Court Rule 207(b).
2. Disbarment was the appropriate discipline for Williams's pattern of dishonest conduct, including fabrication of evidence and repeated false statements under oath.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the evidence established by clear and convincing evidence that Williams violated the charged Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct and Kansas Supreme Court Rule 207(b).
2. What discipline was appropriate in light of Williams's misconduct and the aggravating and mitigating circumstances.

Disposition

other