Mitton v. State Bar

THE COURT.

This is a proceeding to review a recommendation of the Disciplinary Board of the State Bar of California that petitioner be suspended from the practice of law in this state for a period of three months for a violation of rule 12 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (communicating with opposing party in the absence of counsel with respect to the subject of controversy). Petitioner was admitted to practice in 1954.

Questions: First. Does the evidence sustain the finding of culpability on the part of petitioner ?

Yes. The burden is upon one seeking a review of a recommendation of the…