In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Brown

In this disciplinary proceeding the Oregon State Bar (Bar) charged the accused with nine separate violations of unprofessional conduct and a tenth composite charge that if the accused were applying for admission to the Bar his application would be denied.

The Trial Board of the Bar held a four-day hearing and on October 17, 1975, issued an extensive memorandum opinion, findings of fact, and recommendation.

The Trial Board found the accused guilty of a part of each of the fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth charges of unprofessional conduct and not guilty of the remaining charges. The Trial Board…