In Re Myres

This is a proceeding to review the findings and an order of recommendation of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Oklahoma that respondent, Wm. J. B. Myres, be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years.

The respondent was charged with receiving money of his client which he failed, neglected, and refused to pay over.

His client was a woman engaged in the mercantile business. His employment finally extended over many months, during which time he served her in the defense of suits brought by creditors, in extended effort to compromise with creditors, and in bankruptcy.…