Legal Opinion
In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Jans
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided July 6, 1983No. OSB No. 82-25. SC 29777PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Per curiam
In the practice of law it is often difficult to serve one client. Here a lawyer attempted to serve multiple masters. A dissatisfied client and this proceeding are the results.
The Oregon State Bar and the lawyer, Fred C. Jans, have filed a no contest plea agreement pursuant to Rule of Procedure Relative to Admission, Discipline, Resignation and Reinstatement 37.1 that Jans be suspended from the practice of law for 30 days. 1 We approve the stipulation and order a 30-day suspension.
In 1978 Jans began to represent Karbowski. Later Jans went into business with Karbowski. They set up a…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Beal v. Mars Larsen Ranch Corp., Inc.Idaho Supreme Court · 1978
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of BanksOregon Supreme Court · 1978
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of AinsworthOregon Supreme Court · 1980
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of MontgomeryOregon Supreme Court · 1982
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of DrakeOregon Supreme Court · 1982
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3Cited by17 opinions
- Matter of NevilleArizona Supreme Court · 1985
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of HockettOregon Supreme Court · 1987
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct JohnsonOregon Supreme Court · 1985
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of WeidnerOregon Supreme Court · 1990
- In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of BristowOregon Supreme Court · 1986
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