In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Eakin

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar (Bar) charged the accused lawyer, Margaretta Eakin (the accused), with multiple violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility in two client matters. In a contract dispute (Schreiber matter), the Bar charged violations of Disciplinary Rule (DR) 1-102(A)(3) (dishonesty); DR 9-101(A) (maintain client funds in trust account); DR 9-101(C)(3) (maintain trust account records); and DR 9-101(C)(4) (prompt return of client property).

In another client matter, a child custody dispute (Schmidt matter), the Bar charged violations of DR…