State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline of the Nebraska Supreme Court v. David C. Holcomb

Summary

The Nebraska Supreme Court approved David C. Holcomb’s conditional admission to allegations that he made false Internet postings accusing his uncle and cousin of crimes. The court determined that his conduct violated his attorney’s oath and Nebraska Rule of Professional Conduct § 3-508.4(a) and (c), and imposed a public reprimand plus costs.

Holdings

1. The court approved Holcomb's conditional admission because it knowingly admitted or did not challenge the matters charged and waived further proceedings as permitted by Neb. Ct. R. § 3-313.
2. Holcomb violated his oath of office as an attorney and Neb. Ct. R. of Prof. Cond. § 3-508.4(a) and (c).
3. The appropriate discipline was a public reprimand, together with payment of costs and expenses as ordered.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve respondent's conditional admission under Neb. Ct. R. § 3-313.
2. Whether respondent's admitted conduct violated his oath of office as an attorney and Neb. Ct. R. of Prof. Cond. § 3-508.4(a) and (c).
3. What discipline should be imposed upon approval of the conditional admission.

Disposition

other