State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Evans

HARGRAVE, Vice Chief Justice.

The Oklahoma Bar Association instituted this disciplinary proceeding against the respondent after receiving a written complaint under the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S.1981 Ch. 1, App. 1-A, Rule 6. The complaint alleged two counts, being violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility, DR 9-101(C) and DR 1-102(A)(4).

After a hearing before the Trial Panel, as provided for in the rules, the Panel issued a report and made a recommendation that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for four years. Pursuant to Rule 6.15 of 5 O.S.…