Legal Opinion

In Re the Disciplinary Proceedings Against Peterson

Washington Supreme Court

Decided May 5, 1960No. C. D. 2948PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFoster, J.

— In this disbarment proceeding, the board of governors charged the respondent, a member of the bar of this state, with ten specific items of misconduct. The evidence in support of three of the specifications was insufficient, and, in consequence, the board of governors has'' recommended dismissal, which recommendation the court adopts. On four of the specifications, a reprimand was recommended. A three-month suspension was recommended upon one charge, and permanent disbarment was recommended upon two charges.

The findings of the board on the two more serious charges are not only supported by…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In re the Proceedings for the Disbarment of GowanWashington Supreme Court · 1918
  2. In Re the Proceedings for the Disbarment of GrantWashington Supreme Court · 1940
  3. In Re the Proceedings for the Disbarment of SmithWashington Supreme Court · 1940
  4. In Re the Discipline of MoranWashington Supreme Court · 1940

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against PenningtonWashington Supreme Court · 1968
  2. In Re RoselliniWashington Supreme Court · 1982
  3. In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against SimmonsWashington Supreme Court · 1962
  4. In re the Disciplinary Proceeding against RoselliniWashington Supreme Court · 1982

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