In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Stauffer

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar (Bar) charges that the accused violated Code of Professional Responsibility Disciplinary Rules (DR) 1-102-(A)(4) (conduct prejudicial to administration of justice), DR 5-105(C) (former client conflicts of interest), DR 5-101(A) (lawyer’s self-interest conflict of interest), DR 2-106(A) (charging clearly excessive fee), and DR 7-102(A)(2) (knowingly advancing claim unwarranted under existing law). A trial panel of the Disciplinary Board found that the accused had violated DR 1-102(A)(4), DR 5-105(0, DR 5-101(A), and DR 2-106(A), but…