Stanley v. Board of Professional Responsibility

OPINION

FONES, Chief Justice.

The Board of Professional Responsibility charged Harry Parker Stanley with preparation of usurious notes, the lending of money to a client without full disclosure, the failure to deal honestly and candidly with clients, the representation of both the victim and defendant in a criminal matter, incompetency for legal representation, and conflict of interest. The charges were based upon Stanley’s conduct in three separate episodes.

The charges, resulting in Stanley’s permanent disbarment, were heard by a hearing committee consisting of three lawyers practicing in…