In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Brown

The Oregon State Bar filed a complaint against Ray G. Brown accusing him of unethical conduct in two separate causes. The first cause accuses Brown of improperly advancing money to a client. The second cause alleges that Brown created false evidence by obtaining from the client an affidavit denying the advancement of the money.

The Bar’s complaint was served on March 15,1983.1 The Trial Board found Brown not guilty of both causes. The six member Disciplinary Review Board found Brown not guilty of the first cause and guilty of the second cause. We find Brown guilty of both causes.

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