In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Cohen

This is a lawyer disciplinary proceeding. The Oregon State Bar charges that the accused represented two clients whose interests were in likely conflict without making required disclosures and that he continued to represent those clients when their interests were in actual conflict, in violation of DR S-IOSCE). The trial panel found the accused not guilty.

The Bar sought review pursuant to BR 10.1, BR 10.3, and ORS 9.536(1). We review the record de novo. ORS 9.536(3). The Bar has the burden of establishing ethical misconduct by clear and convincing evidence. BR 5.2. “Clear and convincing…