In re the Disciplinary Proceeding against Hawkins

September 1938, Kenneth C. Hawkins was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Washington.

October 14, 1967, the president of the Washington State Bar Association, at the direction of the board of governors, *778filed a formal complaint containing four items of alleged misconduct by Mr. Hawkins. It is alleged that each item constituted breaches of certain Canons of Professional Ethics (CPE) and Discipline Rules for Attorneys (DRA). The complaint prayed for a hearing before a hearing panel as provided by DRA.

After formal answer by respondent Hawkins, an extended hearing was held commencing…