Waterman v. State Bar

THE COURT.

This is a proceeding to review the recommendation of the board of governors of The State Bar that .petitioner be suspended from the practice of the law in this state for the period of six months. After notice to show cause and two hearings thereon, local committee No. 3 found petitioner guilty of unprofessional conduct involving moral turpitude_ within the meaning of section 287, subdivision (5), of the Code of Civil Procedure and constituting a violation of rule 15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, and recommended suspension for thirty days. The board of governors adopted the…