Mitton v. State Bar

THE COURT.

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

The local administrative committee found in one count a violation of rule 7 (representing conflicting interest) and rule 10 (improperly advising on a case without being consulted in reference thereto) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. In other counts the local committee also found three solicitations in violation of rule 2 and recommended that petitioner be disbarred. The Board of Bar Governors dismissed…