In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Staar

This is a de novo review of a lawyer disciplinary proceeding. ORS 9.536(3); Bar Rules of Procedure (BRs) 10.1 and 10.6. The Oregon State Bar (the Bar) filed a formal complaint, alleging that the accused knowingly made false statements in a “Petition for Restraining Order to Prevent Abuse,” in violation of ORS 162.065 (perjury) and ORS 162.075 (false swearing). The Bar further alleged that the accused thereby violated Disciplinary Rules (DRs) 1-102(A)(2), 1-102(A)(3), 1-102(A)(4), 1 and 7-102(A)(5). 2 The Bar also alleged that the accused violated DR 1-103(C) 3 by failing to cooperate with the…