In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Kumley

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar (Bar) alleged that the accused, an inactive member of the Bar, violated two Code of Professional Responsibility Disciplinary Rules — DR 1-102(A)(2) and DR 1-102(A)(3)— and one statute — ORS 9.160 — by describing himself as an “attorney” in forms that he submitted to two state agencies in connection with his candidacy for a seat in the state legislature. A trial panel of the Disciplinary Board determined that the accused had committed all three charged violations and suspended him from the practice of law for 12 months. Because of…