Legal Opinion
In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Smith
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided April 8, 1993No. OSB 90-42; SC S39426PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Per curiam
This is a lawyer disciplinary proceeding. The Oregon State Bar charges that the accused engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of DR 1-102 (A)(4). 1 The trial panel found the accused not guilty. The Bar sought review by this court pursuant to BRIO.1,BRIO.3, and ORS 9.536(1). We review the record de novo. ORS 9.536(3). The Bar has the burden of establishing ethical misconduct by clear and convincing evidence. BR 5.2. We find the accused guilty of violating DR 1-102(A)(4) and suspend him for 35 days.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The accused was admitted to practice law…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Ramstead v. MorganOregon Supreme Court · 1959
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of HawsOregon Supreme Court · 1990
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of WhiteOregon Supreme Court · 1991
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of BootheOregon Supreme Court · 1987
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of PaauweOregon Supreme Court · 1982
3Cited by20 opinions
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- Rogers v. the Mississippi BarMississippi Supreme Court · 1999
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