State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Bednar, 299 P.3d 488

OBA filed related to Respondent's resignation pending disciplinary in federal court and suspension from the Tenth Circuit.
Rule 7.7 RGDP requires notifying the General Counsel within 20 days of a final order in another jurisdiction; failure grounds discipline.
Respondent voluntarily resigned on May 1, 2012; disciplinary hearing was set for April 20, 2012.
Tenth Circuit suspended Respondent for at least one year following the resignation.
OBA’s investigations included multiple disciplinary findings in federal court, including witness intimidation, missing deadlines, and altering documents; sanctions preceded the federal suspension.
An evidentiary hearing was held; the PRT recommended a minimum one-year suspension; ADHD was raised as mitigating factor.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Is a one-year suspension warranted given multiple misconduct acts?	OBA asserts extensive violations warrant discipline.	Respondent argues mitigating factors diminish severity.	Yes; one-year suspension warranted.
Do ADHD-related factors mitigate disciplinary liability?	ADHD considered but does not excuse dishonesty.	ADHD may excuse some impulsivity.	ADHD not sufficient to excuse dishonesty; discipline upheld.
Should costs be awarded and Rule 9.1 procedures required?	Costs appropriate; notices to clients required.	Compliance with Rule 9.1 adequate.	Costs awarded; Respondent must comply with Rule 9.1.

State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Stewart, 71 P.3d 1 (Okla. 2003) (certifies prima facie evidence for misconduct in RGDP)
State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Hummel, 89 P.3d 1105 (Okla. 2004) (one-year suspension for misrepresentation and neglect)
State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Askins, 882 P.2d 1054 (Okla. 1993) (two-year suspension for false statements in court)
State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Peveto, 620 P.2d 392 (Okla. 1980) (one-year suspension for false statements in filings)