In the Matter of John Michael Spain

Summary

The Court accepted John Michael Spain’s second petition for voluntary discipline after determining that a one-year suspension was appropriate for his misdemeanor convictions and resulting violation of the professional-conduct rule governing criminal misconduct. Reinstatement is conditioned on proof that the probation imposed for those convictions has terminated. The Court considered Spain’s mitigation but also his failure to fully accept responsibility and the seriousness of his threatening communications.