In Re A Member Of State Bar Of Arizona

This matter involves a disciplinary proceeding against respondent, George M. Ireland, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, arising under the Code of Professional Responsibility Rule 29(a), Arizona Supreme Court Rules, 17A A.R.S.*fn1 On February 1, 1983, the Local Administrative Committee for District No. 1 of the State Bar of Arizona filed a five count complaint against Ireland alleging professional misconduct. Respondent filed objections to the complaint, and the Administrative Committee conducted hearings on the issues. The Administrative Committee dismissed Counts III and IV, but found that the allegations of misconduct charged in Counts I, II, and V were supported by the evidence. The Committee recommended that respondent be disbarred. The State Disciplinary Board affirmed the Committee's findings, but recommended that respondent not be disbarred but be suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years.