In re Complaint as to the Professional Conduct of Shea
In re Complaint as to the Professional Conduct of Shea
Opinion of the Court
On 6 July 1950 an amended complaint, comprising ten separate counts, was filed with the Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar, charging the defendant, John Walton Shea, with violation of the rules of professional conduct promulgated by the Oregon State Bar and charging among other things, the misappropriation of funds. By way of answer, the defendant filed an affidavit, purporting to explain some of the charges and asking leniency. The cause was heard by a trial committee, and the defendant appeared personally and testified. The committee made findings of fact and conclusions of law, whereby the defendant was declared guilty upon six counts of the complaint. Permanent disbarment was recommended. Thereafter, the Board of Governors considered the record, exhibits,
Based upon the record before us, the Court now adopts the “order of recommendation” of the Board of Governors and the defendant is permanently disbarred.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- In re Complaint as to the Professional Conduct of JOHN WALTON SHEA
- Status
- Published