Davidson v. State Bar

Opinion

THE COURT.

Proceeding to review recommendation of the Disciplinary Board of the State Bar (board) that petitioner be suspended from practice for two years upon conditions of probation with no actual suspension.

The local committee and board found that petitioner engaged in conduct violative of Business and Professions Code sections 6068 and 6103.

In January 1971, petitioner was retained by Mr. Roddick to institute dissolution proceedings and secure custody of his minor child, Jimmy. On January 20 Mr. Roddick’s wife obtained an ex parte order from Judge Gardiner directing Mr. Roddick to…