In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Smith

A trial panel of the Disciplinary Board concluded that the accused violated Disciplinary Rule (DR) 1-102(A)(3) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation). The accused does not challenge that conclusion. The trial panel suspended the accused from the practice of law for 30 days but ordered that the suspension be stayed pending a probationary period of not more than 18 months during which the accused was required to complete a law school ethics course. The Oregon State Bar seeks this court’s de novo review of the recommended sanction under ORS 9.536 2 and Rules of…