In re the Complaint made against Soule

522 P.2d 1330, 215 Kan. 4

Opinion

ORDER OP SUSPENSION

Whereas, In a proceeding conducted by the State Board of Law Examiners to inquire into the complaint of alleged professional misconduct by Edward Bennett Soule, and

Whereas, Following a full hearing as to such complaint, the State Board of Law Examiners found that Edward Bennett Soule, Topeka, Kansas, was guilty of violating DR 1-102 (A) (4) and (5), DR 6-101 (A) (3), and DR 7-101 (A) (2) of the Code of Professional Responsibility (211 Kan. Ixxx, xc), and

Whereas, The State Board of Law Examiners has made a written recommendation to this Court that said Edward Bennett Soule be disciplined by “Suspension of the practice of law for an indefinite period” as provided by Rule No. 207 (n) (3), (211 Kan. Ixiii), and

Whereas, The said Edward Bennett Soule, pursuant to subdivision (o) of Rule No. 207 above, has in writing elected to accept such recommended discipline and to pay the costs of the proceeding, and

Whereas, Upon consideration of the record and being fully advised of the premises, the Court accepts the recommendation of the State Board of Law Examiners.

It is, therefore, by the Court Considered, Ordered and Adjudged that the said Edward Bennett Soule be and he is hereby disciplined by this Court by suspension of the practice of law for an indefinite period, and that he pay the costs of the proceeding. It is further ordered that this Order of Suspension be published in the official Kansas Reports.

By Order of the Court, dated this 14th day of June, 1974.