In re Complaint as to the Conduct of MICHAEL G. BALOCCA
In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar (the Bar) charged Michael G. Balocca (the accused) with violating five Disciplinary Rules (DR) of the Oregon Code of Professional Responsibility (1) in his representation of Marc Taylor and, subsequently, Carol Brookins. The Bar alleged that the accused violated DR 9 101(A) (requiring lawyer to deposit and maintain client funds in trust), DR 9 101(C)(3) (requiring lawyer to account for client funds), DR 2-106(A) (prohibiting illegal or clearly excessive fee), DR 2 110(A)(3) (requiring lawyer promptly to deliver unearned fee on termination of employment), and DR 5 105(C) (prohibiting representation that would conflict with representation of former client).
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