In Re Forest

Margaret E. Smith, hereinafter called petitioner, filed complaint with the State Bar of Arizona against James Forest, a member of the bar, hereinafter called respondent, charging him with unprofessional conduct. Briefly summarized, the alleged misconduct was this: Respondent had acted as attorney for petitioner in a divorce proceeding in the superior court of Yuma county. Judgment went against her, and she was desirous of taking an appeal to this court. Respondent informed her that, in his opinion, the appeal would be successful, and that the costs would amount to $175. She had some other…