In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Staples

1. The Oregon State Bar has brought disciplinary proceedings charging the accused attorney with un ethical and illegal conduct. The charges all concerned the accused’s receipt of money for investment from one client.

The accused became acquainted with his client by representing her in a divorce proceeding. At the conclusion of the divorce she asked him to invest some funds for her and he agreed. The bar charges the investment was made upon the accused’s inducement; however, even the client’s testimony is to the contrary.

In May 1967 the client withdrew $18,000 from a savings account and the…