New Mexico Supreme Court

In re Venie

May 11, 20172017 NMSC 18

Summary

The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed the Disciplinary Board’s recommendation of permanent disbarment for attorney D. Chipman Venie, holding that the limitations‑period amendment applied, that he violated multiple Rules of Professional Conduct by counseling witness bribery, making false statements, revealing client confidences, and converting third‑party funds, and that his asserted liens were improper.