Opinion
MR 19435.
September 2004.
Summary of Misconduct:
Mr. Schechter was licensed in Illinois in 1964 and in Kentucky in 1972. He was suspended for two years in Kentucky for violating federal wiretap statutes after he had a listening device placed on his partner's telephone in their law office. Illinois imposed reciprocal discipline and suspended him for two years and until he is reinstated in Kentucky.
Order of the Court:
The petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763 is allowed, and respondent David Alan Schechter, who has been disciplined in the State of Kentucky, is suspended from the practice of law in the State of Illinois for two years and until he is reinstated to the practice of law in Kentucky.
Respondent David Alan Schechter shall reimburse the Disciplinary Fund for any Client Protection payments arising from his conduct prior to the termination of the period of suspension.