In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Ainsworth

This is a disciplinary proceeding by the Oregon State Bar charging the accused with (1) conduct involving a conflict of interest, (2) acquiring a proprietary interest in the subject matter of a legal controversy, (3) entering into a business transaction with a client with differing interests without full disclosure to the client, and (4) accepting employment when the exercise of his independent judgment on behalf of a client was, or was likely to be, adversely affected.

The Trial Board found the accused not guilty of the first three charges, but guilty of the fourth charge, and recommended a…