462 S.W.2d 700 | Mo. | 1971
This is an original proceeding brought by the Advisory Committee of the Missouri Bar seeking disciplinary sanctions against respondent John E. Mills, attorney at law, of New London, Missouri, for alleged professional misconduct.
After the filing of the information by the Advisory Committee, we appointed a special commissioner to hold a hearing on the charges contained in the information with instructions to report the evidence taken, together with his findings of fact and conclusions of law. The record is voluminous, with numerous exhibits. The commissioner filed a report recommending a mild degree of disciplinary action.
We have carefully examined the record and conclude respondent has not brought dishonor or disrepute upon the bar or the judiciary or acted against the interest of his clients, and that the evidence does not