In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Brandsness

In 1982, 1 the Oregon State Bar filed a complaint against the accused alleging that his representation of the husband in a dissolution proceeding constituted a conflict of interest in violation of DR 5-105, because the accused formerly had represented both the husband and wife in business matters and in the execution of mutual wills.

BACKGROUND

On April 19, 1979, John Zingg retained the accused. Mr. Zingg, a short time before, together with his wife, Anita, had acquired an option to buy a retail business in Klamath Falls, where the accused practices law. The accused, after meeting with Mr.…