Coviello v. State Bar

THE COURT.

— This is a proceeding to review a recommendation of the Board of Governors of The State Bar that petitioner August Paul Coviello, be suspended from the practice of law in this state for a period of six months. The local committee had recommended a three months’ suspension. In making its recommendation the board took into consideration a prior suspension of 30 days ordered by this court. (Coviello v. State Bar (July 14, 1953), 41 Cal.2d 273 [259 P.2d 7].)

Petitioner was originally charged (Dec. 9, 1952) with violations of his oath and duties as an attorney and the commission of acts…