In re the Complaint made against Smith

ORDER OF PUBLIC CENSURE

Whereas, In a proceeding conducted by the State Board of Law Examiners to inquire into the complaint of alleged professional misconduct by Wesley M. Smith, and

Whereas, Following a full hearing as to such complaint, the State Board of Law Examiners found that Wesley M. Smith, Kansas City, Kansas, was guilty of violating DR 9-102 (B) (4) of the Code of Professional Responsibility (211 Kan. xcv), and

Whereas, The State Board of Law Examiners has made a written recommendation to this court that said Wesley M. Smith be disciplined by “Public Censure” as provided by Rule No. 207 (n) (2) (215 Kan. iv [Adv. Sheet No. 2]), and

Whereas, The said Wesley M. Smith, pursuant to subdivision (o) of Rule No. 207 above, has in writing elected to accept such recommended discipline and to pay the costs of the proceeding, and

Whereas, Upon consideration of the record and being fully advised of the premises, the Court accepts the recommendation of the State Board of Law Examiners.

It is, therefore, by the Court Considered, Ordered and Adjudged that the said Wesley M. Smith be and he is hereby disciplined by this Court by public censure, and that he pay the costs of the proceeding on or before October 20, 1974. It is further ordered that this order of public censure be published in the official Kansas Reports.

By Order of the Court, dated this 2nd day of October, 1974.