Rock v. State Bar

THE COURT.

— This is a proceeding to review a recommendation of the Board of Governors of The State Bar of California that petitioner be suspended from the practice of law for a period of 90 days.

The record discloses that (1) December 15, 1959, petitioner received from his client, Mr. Bodine, of Arizona, an endorsed settlement check for $900, in which Mr. Bodine had a $650 interest, and deposited the check in his own bank account, rather than in a “trust” bank account as specified in rule 9 of the Rules of Professional Conduct;* (2) December 22, 1959, Mr. Bodine wired petitioner from Arizona,…