In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Crist

This case concerns the proper discipline to be imposed upon an attorney for misconduct in dealings with his clients. The facts are generally not in dispute.

Richard Crist, the accused, has been regularly employed as a deputy district attorney in Clackamas county for the past three and one-half years. His position allowed him to engage in private practice. The accused was retained to represent clients in a bankruptcy proceeding and was paid $275 for filing fees and attorney fees. Crist had very limited experience in the private practice of law and had never before prepared a bankruptcy…