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Cite as In re Casey, 19 DB Rptr 105 (2005)
1.
The Bar was created and exists by virtue of the laws of the State of Oregon
and is, and at all times mentioned herein was, authorized to carry out the provisions
of ORS Chapter 9, relating to the discipline of lawyers.
2.
The Accused was admitted by the Oregon Supreme Court to the practice of
law in Oregon on December 23, 1987, and has been a member of the Oregon State
Bar continuously since that time, having his office and place of business in
Multnomah County, Oregon.
3.
The Accused enters into this Stipulation for Discipline freely and voluntarily.
This Stipulation for Discipline is made under the restrictions of Bar Rule of
Procedure 3.6(h).
4.
On December 17, 2004, the State Professional Responsibility Board authorized
formal disciplinary proceedings against the Accused for alleged violation of
DR 3-101(B) of the Code of Professional Responsibility. The parties intend that this
stipulation set forth all relevant facts, violations, and the agreed-upon sanction as a
final disposition of this proceeding.
5.
Facts
ORS 9.160 prohibits the practice of law by a person who is not an active
member of the Oregon State Bar. ORS 9.200 provides that default by a lawyer in
payment of membership fees to the Oregon State Bar shall result in the lawyer’s
suspension from membership in the bar.
6.
In 2004, the Accused failed to pay his membership fees to the Oregon State
Bar timely and, after proper notice, was suspended from active membership in the
Bar on July 2, 2004. On August 11, 2004, the Accused was reinstated to active
membership in the Bar.
7.
Between July 2, 2004, and August 11, 2004, the Accused practiced law while
he was not an active member of the Oregon State Bar.
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