State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Pate

IRWIN, Vice Chief Justice.

A complaint was duly filed by the Oklahoma Bar Association against the respondent, Whit Pate, charging him with violation of the Canons of Professional Ethics and with unprofessional conduct.

A trial was conducted by the trial examiner and respondent did not personally appear or testify but was represented by counsel. Respondent filed no answer or response to the complaint. Testimony was taken and respondent introduced various affidavits as to his standing and reputation as a member of the Bar of Oklahoma. The trial examiner made his report and recommendations to the…