In the Matter of Freedman

Burton R. Freedman’s license to practice law was suspended for two years. His petition for reinstatement was denied by the State Bar Grievance Board. We would reverse and direct that he be reinstated.

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Freedman pled nolo contendere to an informa*268tion charging that he made a false statement to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a felony. Subsequently he agreed to a suspension of his license to practice law for two years which commenced August 2, 1974 and until the further order of the Grievance Board.

Freedman’s petition for reinstatement was denied by the hearing panel and the…