In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Merkel

138 P.3d 847 (2006)

341 Or. 142

In re Complaint as to the CONDUCT OF Willard MERKEL, Accused.

OSB 04-154; S52856.

Supreme Court of Oregon, En Banc.

Argued and Submitted May 8, 2006.

Decided July 7, 2006.

Wayne Mackeson of Birmingham & Mackeson, LLP, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for the accused.

Jane E. Angus, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Oregon State Bar, Lake Oswego, argued the cause and filed the brief for the Oregon State Bar. With her on the brief was David L. Slader, Bar Counsel.

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar charged the accused with violating…