Case Name: In re Complaint as to the Conduct of EUGENE C. VENN, Accused
Court: Oregon Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Oregon
Decision Date: 1963-07-15
Citations: 235 Or. 73
Docket Number: 
Parties: In re Complaint as to the Conduct of EUGENE C. VENN, Accused
Judges: Before McAllister, Chief Justice, and Eossman, Perry, Sloan, O’Connell, Goodwin and Denecke, Justices.
Reporter: Oregon Reports
Volume: 235
Pages: 73–74

Head Matter:
Argued July 2,
accused reprimanded July 15, 1963
In re Complaint as to the Conduct of EUGENE C. VENN, Accused
383 P. 2d 774
Kenneth A. Morrow, Eugene, filed a brief and argued the cause for accused.
Edward V. O’Reilly, Eugene, argued the cause for Oregon State Bar.
Before McAllister, Chief Justice, and Eossman, Perry, Sloan, O’Connell, Goodwin and Denecke, Justices.

Opinion:
PER CURIAM.
The petitioning attorney admits the truth of the charges made by the bar against him. He admits that his conduct, which was the subject of these charges, was unethical and in violation of the rules of professional conduct. The only question is what, if any, disciplinary action should be taken.
The charges against the petitioner are not serious and do not involve dishonesty. They involve improper communications with an adverse party who was represented by counsel. On the other hand, his excuse, that he acted in ignorance of ethical standards, is an explanation, but not a justification. This proceeding and opinion are a reprimand to petitioner.