Conroy

*499 Opinion

Introduction

We review the unanimous recommendation of the State Bar Court Review Department (review department) that petitioner J. William Conroy (Conroy) be suspended from the practice of law for two years, that the order of suspension be stayed, and that he be placed on probation for two years on conditions including an actual suspension of six months. The recommendation is based upon one finding of aggravated abandonment of a client. Conroy failed to respond to the notice to show cause and allowed his default to be entered. We believe that the review department’s recommended discipline is insufficient in light of petitioner’s misconduct and his past disciplinary record as reflected in the record below. Therefore, we conclude that Conroy should be suspended from the practice of law for a period of five years; that execution of suspension be stayed; and that Conroy be placed on probation for the five years subject to the conditions adopted by the review department, and the condition that Conroy be actually suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year.

Facts

Conroy was admitted to the practice of law in 1967. He has a prior record of discipline…