Oregon State Bar Bulletin — JULY 2009 |
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Bar Actions
Note: More than 13,000 persons are eligible to practice law in Oregon. Some of them share the same name or similar names. All discipline reports should be read carefully for names, addresses and bar numbers.
WILLIAM S. DAMES
OSB #740070
Medford
Form B resignation
On May 14, 2009, the Oregon Supreme Court accepted the Form B resignation of Medford attorney William Dames, effective immediately.
At the time of his resignation, there was a formal proceeding pending against Dames, alleging that he had failed to timely complete a probate for several years, despite urgings from the court, the primary beneficiary and the bar, in violation of DR 6-101(B) and RPC 1.3 (neglect of a legal matter). It was also alleged that Dames made at least one false representation to the beneficiary, that he had taken action on the probate when he had not, in violation of RPC 8.4(a)(3) (misrepresentation). The bar’s complaint also alleged that Dames’ delay and disregard for court notices resulted in the need for additional involvement from and injury to the court in violation of RPC 8.4(a)(4) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice).
The resignation states that Dames’ client files will be turned over to Central Point attorney John Curtis.
JOHN P. ECKREM
OSB #962708
Medford
60-day suspension
On April 22, 2009, the disciplinary board approved a stipulation for discipline suspending Medford lawyer John P. Eckrem for 60 days for violating RPC 1.3 (neglect of a legal matter), RPC 1.4(a) (failure to adequately communicate with a client), RPC 1.5(a) (collecting a clearly excessive fee), RPC 1.15-1(c) (failure to deposit client funds into trust), RPC 1.15-1(d) (failure to promptly deliver client property and render a full accounting) and RPC 1.16(d) (failure to properly withdraw). The suspension is effective June 21, 2009.
In July 2006, Eckrem undertook to represent a couple in an adoption matter. Pursuant to an oral agreement, the clients paid Eckrem a flat fee to complete the adoption. Eckrem failed to deposit some of the funds he received from his clients into his lawyer trust account. Between November 2006 and July 2007, Eckrem failed to pursue the adoption matter. In July 2007, the clients terminated Eckrem’s representation. Eckrem failed to notify the court that he had been terminated and failed to promptly refund unearned fees and unincurred costs.
In a second matter, Eckrem undertook to represent a client in a claim against an investment company. Eckrem failed to deposit the client’s retainer and filing fees into his lawyer trust account. Between September 2006 and the end of March 2007, Eckrem failed to communicate with his client and to pursue the matter. At the end of March 2007, Eckrem returned some file materials to his client and promised to refund the filing fees. Thereafter, Eckrem failed to promptly provide an accounting, return all file materials and refund the filing fees.
THOMAS K. OKAI
OSB #852966
Ontario
Four-year suspension
Effective April 22, 2009, the Oregon Supreme Court approved a stipulation for discipline suspending Ontario lawyer Thomas K. Okai for four years for violating RPC 1.2(c) (counsel a client in illegal conduct), RPC 1.3 (neglect of a legal matter), RPC 1.4(b) (failure to adequately explain a matter to a client), RPC 1.5(a) (clearly excessive fee), RPC 1.7(a)(2) (self-interest conflict), RPC 1.15-1(c) (trust account violation), RPC 1.15-1(d) (failure to deliver client property and render an accounting), RPC 1.16(d) (failure to properly withdraw), RPC 8.1(a)(2) (failure to cooperate in a bar investigation), RPC 8.4(a)(2) (criminal conduct), RPC 8.4(a)(4) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice) and ORS 9.527(2) (criminal conviction).
Okai failed to appear or appeared late for certain court hearings. The court found Okai in contempt in one matter, and ordered him to pay costs and attorneys fees in another. Okai also failed to respond to the bar’s inquiries into his conduct.
Okai undertook to represent a client who had no funds to pay Okai and who was receiving treatment at a local medical facility. Okai disclosed that he illegally used prescription drugs and asked about the client’s access to prescription drugs. The client reported the conversation with Okai to law enforcement officials who conducted a sting operation in which Okai accepted prescription drugs from the client. Okai eventually pled guilty to a drug possession charge.
In a third matter, Okai neglected a client’s personal injury claim and did not adequately explain the terms of a proposed settlement to the client so she could make an informed decision. Okai received settlement funds from the opposing party, but failed to deliver them to his client for over three months. Okai also undertook to represent the client in a related matter, but failed to pursue it.
In a fourth matter, Okai undertook to represent a client in a post-conviction proceeding. Okai received funds from the client’s parents, but failed to deposit some of the funds into trust. He later failed to render an accounting to the parents or make a refund to them.
Okai also pled guilty to other criminal charges involving passing bad checks and drug possession.
Okai has been suspended from the practice of law since July 3, 2007.
The following have applied for admission under the reciprocity, house counsel or law teacher rules. The Board of Bar Examiners requests that members examine this list and bring to the board’s attention in a signed letter any information that might influence the board in considering the moral character of any applicant for admission. Send correspondence to Admissions Director, Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners, P.O. Box 231935, Tigard, OR 97281.
Reciprocity: Julie Brewer Hamilton, Thomas R. Krider, Lori-Anne Marie Neiger, Jada Jones Quinn, Jeremy Richard Randolph, Thane Dennis Somerville, Brian Scott Sommer, Scott Gerard Wolfe Jr. and Miyuki Yoshida.
Applicants for July 2009 bar
exam
The following is a list of applicants for the July 2009 Oregon bar examination. Applicants for admission to practice law in Oregon must demonstrate that they are qualified on moral character and fitness grounds. To aid the Board of Bar Examiners in its investigation of these qualifications, the following is a list of applicants who have submitted applications for the July 2009 bar exam. The board requests that members examine this list and bring to the board’s attention in a signed letter any information that might influence the board in considering the moral character of any applicant for admission. Send correspondence to Jon Benson, Executive Director, Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners, 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, PO Box 231935 , Tigard , OR 97281-1935.
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