In the Matter of Tia R. Brewer, Respondent.

Summary

The Court found that Tia R. Brewer committed extensive attorney misconduct by neglecting eleven client matters, failing to appear at hearings, practicing while impaired by cocaine abuse, committing a drug-possession crime, and failing to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation. Adopting the hearing officer’s findings and recommendation, the Court suspended Brewer for at least three years without automatic reinstatement. Reinstatement requires clear and convincing proof of the applicable factors, including remorse, exemplary post-discipline conduct, and fitness to practice.