Choate v. State Bar of California

THE COURT.

This is a proceeding to review a recommendation of the Board of Governors of The State Bar 1 that petitioner, W. Joseph Choate, be suspended from the practice of law in this state for a period of one year. The board approved and adopted findings of fact of a local administrative committee which had also recommended a year’s suspension.

The charges against petitioner are based upon certain of his actions in connection with the administration and distribution of the estates of Henry W. Morse and his wife, Amy Harding Morse, both deceased. The evidence is without substantial dispute,…