Or. R. Bar P. 13.1

As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 13.1 - Formal Complaint

A formal complaint in a disciplinary proceeding shall be in substantially the following form:

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

In Re:

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_______________

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No. _____________

Complaint as to the conduct of

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_______________, Respondent

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FORMAL

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COMPLAINT

For its first cause of complaint, the Oregon State Bar alleges:

1.

The Oregon State Bar was created and exists by virtue of the laws of the State of Oregon and is, and at all times mentioned herein was, authorized to carry out the provisions of ORS Chapter 9, relating to discipline of attorneys or licensed paralegals..

2.

The Respondent, __________, is, and at all times mentioned herein was, an attorney at law or a Licensed Paralegal, duly admitted by the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon to practice law in Oregon and a member of the Oregon State Bar, having his [her] office and place of business in the County of ____________, State of_______.

3.et seq.

(State with certainty and particularity the actions of the Respondent alleged to be in violation of the disciplinary rules or statutes, including time, place and transaction, if necessary.)

4.(or next number)

The aforesaid conduct of the Respondent violated the following standard[s] of professional conduct established by law and by the Oregon State Bar: (insert applicable disciplinary rules and statutes).

AND, for its second cause of complaint against said Respondent, the Oregon State Bar alleges:

5.(or next number)

Incorporates by reference as fully set forth herein Paragraphs , , , and of its first cause of complaint.

6. (or next number)

(State with certainty and particularity the actions of the Respondent alleged to be in violation of the disciplinary rules or statutes, including time, place and transaction, if necessary.)

7. (or next number)

The aforesaid conduct of the Respondent violated the following standard[s] of professional conduct established by law and by the Oregon State Bar: (insert applicable disciplinary rules and statutes).

AND, for its third cause of complaint against said Respondent, the Oregon State Bar alleges:

8.(or next number)

Incorporates by reference as fully set forth herein Paragraphs ___, ___, ___, ___, and of its first cause of complaint and Paragraphs ___, ___, ___, and of its second cause of complaint.

9.(or next number)

(State with certainty and particularity the actions of the Respondent alleged to be in violation of the disciplinary rules or statutes, including time, place and transaction, if necessary.)

10.(or next number)

The aforesaid conduct of the Respondent violated the following standard[s] of professional conduct established by law and by the Oregon State Bar: (insert applicable disciplinary rules and statutes).

WHEREFORE, the Oregon State Bar demands that the Respondent make answer to this complaint; that a hearing be set concerning the charges made herein; that the matters alleged herein be fully, properly and legally determined; and pursuant thereto, such action be taken as may be just and proper under the circumstances.

DATED this__day of__, 20__.

OREGON STATE BAR

By:

Disciplinary Counsel

Or. R. Bar P. 13.1

Rule 12.1 amended by Order dated February 5, 2001. Former Rule 12.1 redesignated as Rule 13.1; Rule 13.1 amended by Order dated May 3, 2017, effective 1/1/2018. Rule 13.1 amended by Order dated August 17, 2022, effective 7/1/2023. Rule 13.1 amended by Order dated December 26, 2023, effective 1/1/2024.