Bach v. State Bar

Opinion

THE COURT.

We review the recommendation of the State Bar Court that petitioner John Nicholas Bach, admitted to practice in 1964, be suspended from the practice of law for 12 months, that execution of the suspension be stayed, that petitioner be placed on probation for that period and that he be actually suspended for the first 30 days and until proof is made of restitution of certain unearned fees. We conclude that the evidence supports the State Bar’s findings and conclusions, and adopt the disciplinary recommendations.

I. Procedural Background

Following three days of hearings, a State…