In Re: Shelley Ann Martin

Summary

The court independently reviewed a deemed-admitted disciplinary record and found that Shelley Ann Martin committed the charged professional misconduct, including drug-related criminal conduct, conflicts involving a client, unauthorized practice, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. The court concluded that the cumulative misconduct, significant harm, aggravating factors, and severe drug problem warranted disbarment rather than a lesser sanction. Justice Hughes dissented in part and would have imposed a penalty less severe than disbarment.