In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Redden

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar (Bar) alleged that the accused violated former Oregon Code of Professional Responsibility Disciplinary Rule (DR) 6-101(B) (“A lawyer shall not neglect a legal matter entrusted to the lawyer.”). The accused concedes that he had violated that rule. A trial panel of the Disciplinary Board imposed a 120-day suspension from the practice of law. The accused sought review, requesting that this court suspend him from the practice of law for 60 days. We review this case de novo. ORS 9.536(2). For the reasons that follow, we conclude that the…