Yapp v. State Bar

THE COURT.

Lewis Yapp, Jr., seeks a review of a Board of Governors’ recommendation that he be suspended from the practice of law for three years, one year actual, and the last two years on probation, subject to conditions.

Petitioner was admitted to practice in January 1951. Since 1958 he has practiced in Santa Cruz. He has no prior disciplinary record.

The State Bar charged and found that petitioner mishandled $18,000 deposited with him as escrow agent in connection with the purchase and sale of a tavern and liquor license. The charge and. findings are supported by the weight of the evidence.

The…