In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Egger

Robert S. Egger seeks reinstatement to his right to practice law in the state of Washington. He was admitted to the Washington bar in 1960 and was disbarred in March 1976, following conviction of two federal felonies involving possession of money stolen from a bank. In re Egger, 86 Wn.2d 596, 547 P.2d 864 (1976). After a hearing on his petition, the Board of Governors has unanimously recommended reinstatement.

The major consideration in reinstatement proceedings is "whether the petitioner has affirmatively shown that he has overcome those weaknesses that produced his earlier misconduct." In re…