In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Ruben

The accused was charged with professional misconduct in soliciting employment as an attorney in connection with two personal injury claims. The complaint alleges that the solicitations were made both directly and through agents or “runners.” The trial committee recommended that the accused be permanently disbarred. The Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar made the following recommendation: (a) one member recommended that accused be suspended for six months; (b) four members recommended suspension for one year, and (c) seven members recommended suspension for two years.

The Board was…