In Re Worth

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar alleged that the accused knowingly made misrepresentations in violation of DR 1-102(A)(3), engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice in violation of DR 1-102(A)(4), failed to provide his client with competent representation in violation of DR 6-101(A), and neglected a legal matter in violation of DR 6-101(B). A trial panel of the Disciplinary Board found that the accused had not made misrepresentations but that he had committed the other charged violations. The trial panel suspended the accused from the…