S-21-0832 State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline (Petitioner) v. Bradley A. Sipp (Respondent)
Original Action before the Nebraska Supreme Court
Attorneys: Kent L. Frobish (Counsel for Discipline for Appellee) and Robert B. Creager (Anderson Creager Law Firm for Appellant)
Civil: Attorney Discipline
Proceedings below: The Court-appointed Referee filed a report with findings of fact and a recommendation for a nine-month suspension followed by a two-year probationary period. Respondent filed written exceptions to the report, so briefs have been filed and oral arguments scheduled before the Court. Attorney disciplinary proceedings are Original Actions before the Supreme Court.
Issues: Respondent makes the exceptions to the Referee Report: 1) The Referee’s recommendation for a nine-month suspension was excessive; and 2) The Referee’s recommendation was based upon factors and conclusions not supported by the evidence.