Legal Opinion
In Re Hansen Disciplinary Proceeding
Utah Supreme Court
Decided October 6, 1978No. 15613PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CROCKETT, Justice:
This proceeding reviews the findings and determination of the Utah State Bar that Phil L. Hansen has engaged in unprofessional conduct and its recommendation that he be disbarred for one year.
The alleged misconduct relates to his agreeing to represent Mrs. Kay Lou Behu-nin in a civil suit brought against her by Theodore H. Burr and during the pendency thereof undertaking to defend Mr. Burr in a criminal action brought against him; that he thus- had a conflict of interest in violation of Rule IV, Canon 5, Disciplinary Rule 5-105; and that for the service to Mrs. Behunin he…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Schwab v. Washington State Bar Ass'nWashington Supreme Court · 1972
- Thatcher v. Industrial CommissionUtah Supreme Court · 1949
- In Re BridwellUtah Supreme Court · 1970
- In Re FullmerUtah Supreme Court · 1965
- In Re the Accusation for Disbarment of PhelpsSupreme Court of Kansas · 1969
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- Margulies Ex Rel. Margulies v. UpchurchUtah Supreme Court · 1985
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