Legal Opinion

In Re Berk

Supreme Court of Vermont

Decided December 6, 1991No. 90-542PublishedCited by 49 opinions

1Per curiam

Attorney Frank Berk appeals from a Professional Conduct Board (“PCB”) conclusion that he violated two provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility, DR 1-102(A)(3) (engaging in conduct involving moral turpitude) and DR 1-102(A)(7) (engaging in conduct that adversely reflects on fitness to practice law) and from the board’s recommendation that he be suspended from the practice of law for six months. We affirm the board’s conclusions and accept its recommendation on sanctions.

At the time of the relevant events, appellant had been an attorney in this state for thirteen years and was a…

2Cases cited24 opinions

  1. In Re RuffaloSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  2. Matter of KushnerSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1986
  3. In Re WrightSupreme Court of Vermont · 1973
  4. The Florida Bar v. LordSupreme Court of Florida · 1983
  5. In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of ChaseOregon Supreme Court · 1985

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3Cited by49 opinions

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