In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Peterson

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar (Bar) charged the accused with violating three provisions of the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC): RPC 1.15-l(a) (requiring lawyer to account for client funds and to deposit and maintain client funds in trust), RPC 1.15-1(c) (requiring lawyer to withdraw client money only as fees are earned or expenses incurred), and RPC 8.4(a)(3) (prohibiting conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation). A trial panel of the Disciplinary Board concluded that the accused had violated the rules as alleged. As a…