State v. Nelson

This is an original proceeding in discipline.

The respondent, James I. Nelson, took exception to the recommendation of the State Board of Law Examiners (hereinafter referred to as the Board) that he be suspended from the practice of law for an indefinite period for violation of Nos. 1 and 8 of the Canons of Professional Ethics adopted by the American Bar Association (198 Kan. XVII, XVIII [now Supreme Court Rule No. 501]), more specifically Disciplinary Rules DR 1-102 (A) (5) and DR 8-102 (B) of the Code of Professional Responsibility. (205 Kan. Ixxvii, xci.)

The complaint against respondent…