been convicted of a "serious" crime, which includes a felony. SCR 111(6)- (8). Having reviewed the petition and the supporting documentation submitted by bar counsel, we conclude that the petition conclusively establishes Whittemore's conviction of serious crimes. Accordingly, we temporarily suspend Whittemore from the practice of law and refer this matter to the Northern Nevada Disciplinary Board for the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings in which the sole issue to be determined is the extent of discipline to be imposed, subject to SCR 111(7) and (8).

It is so ORDERED.

J.

Douglas

J.

Saitta

cc: Thomas Susich, Esq., Chair, Northern Nevada Disciplinary Board David A. Clark, Bar Counsel Kimberly K. Farmer, Executive Director, State Bar of Nevada Gordon Silver Perry Thompson, Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court