In Re Schmalz

The petitioner, H. Y. Schmalz, an attorney, was accused by the Oregon State Bar of unprofessional conduct, and, after a hearing, was found guilty. The Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar has recommended that he be permanently disbarred from the practice of law. Schmalz has sought review of the recommendation pursuant to the provisions of 4 O. C. L. A., § 47-213.

The charges, nine in number, relate to the conduct of the petitioner as executor of the estate of Sarah Hamilton Brown, deceased. He was found guilty on all the charges except one, which was withdrawn at the hearing. With some…