Fletcher v. Laws

An appeal from an order of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a general term, disbarring the appellant from practicing as an attorney or counselor before the bar of the court.

On May 1, 1931, the committee on grievances of the lower court charged appellant, an attorney of that court, with acts alleged to constitute malpractice, unethical and improper conduct, rendering appellant unfit to be a member of the bar, and unworthy of the confidence of the court, his clients, and of the public.

On November 11, 1931, the lower court in general term, having heard the testimony, made a…