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IN RE KERRIGAN

530 P.2d 26 (1975)

In re Complaint As to the Conduct of Thomas D. KERRIGAN, Accused.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided January 7, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Garth S. Ledwidge, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for the accused.

Gary N. Peterson, of Peterson, Susak & Peterson, P.C., Portland, argued the cause for the Oregon State Bar. With him on the brief was Douglas M. Fellows, of Hedrick, Fellows & McCarthy, P.C., Portland.

Before O'CONNELL, C.J., and McALLISTER, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL, SLOPER and LEAVY, JJ.

PER CURIAM.

Three charges of unethical conduct have been lodged against the accused by the Oregon State Bar. The Trial Committee recommended the accused's disbarment for a period of three months. Each charge will be discussed separately.

The first charge contends the accused breached his contract for fees with the complainant, a client whom he represented in a personal injury action. The contract provided for a fee of 25 per cent of any settlement made before...

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