Snyder v. State Bar

Opinion

THE COURT.

In this proceeding we review the recommendation of the Review Department of the State Bar Court that petitioner Douglas William Snyder be suspended from the practice of law for five years, with the suspension stayed and petitioner placed on probation for five years on several conditions, including actual suspension for two years and until petitioner shows proof of his rehabilitation, fitness to practice, and learning and ability in the general law. Petitioner contends the recommended discipline is excessive in comparison to that imposed on other attorneys for similar conduct.…