In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Gallagher

The Oregon State Bar (Bar) charged the accused by formal complaint with violating Code of Professional Responsibility Disciplinary Rule (DR) 1-102(A)(3) (prohibiting conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation) (two counts); DR 1-103(0 (requiring cooperation with Bar investigation) (two counts); and DR 9-10KA) (requiring deposit and maintenance of client funds in trust account). In its first cause of complaint, the Bar alleged that the accused violated DR 1-102(A)(3) by attempting to accept a settlement offer made by opposing counsel when the accused knew that opposing…