Scofield v. State Bar

THE COURT.

This is a proceeding to review a recommendation of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of California that petitioner be suspended from the practice of law for six months.

Questions: First. Is the conclusion reasonably warranted that petitioner, in representing a husband and wife who suffered damages in two rear end automobile collisions a week apart, knowingly and wilfully asserted claims against the insured owner of the other car in each case for items of special damage resulting from both accidents combined?

Yes. The burden is upon one seeking a review of a recommendation of the…