State Bar of Texas v. Evans

This is a disciplinary proceeding against an attorney. The trial court found that Evans violated the Code of Professional Responsibility and disbarred him. The court of appeals reversed the judgment of the trial court and remanded the cause for a new trial. 768 S.W.2d 326. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Evans represented Fred M. Newman and others in a lawsuit brought by Bill Hum-phris, with whom Newman was jointly operating a water disposal well. After the case was tried, the trial court notified Evans that it intended to rule that…