In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Kirkman

This is a lawyer disciplinary proceeding involving Robert L. Kirkman (the accused). The Disciplinary Board Trial Panel recommended that the accused be disbarred. Based on our findings on de novo review, we order that the accused be disbarred.

The accused was admitted to practice law in Oregon in 1968. After meritorious service in the armed forces, the accused entered the private practice of law in Portland in 1972. He had a good reputation as a lawyer.

The accused married Susan Kirkman in 1967. They had four children. During the marriage, the accused became intimately involved with another…