FILED: May 27, 2010

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

In re: Complaint as to the Conduct of

THOMAS J. PETERSON,

Accused.

(OSB Case No. 06-109; SC S056480)

En Banc

On review of the decision of a trial panel of the Disciplinary Board.

Argued and submitted November 2, 2009.

Thomas J. Peterson, Eugene, argued the cause and submitted the brief in propria persona.

Jeffrey D. Sapiro, Disciplinary Counsel, Oregon State Bar, Tigard, argued the cause and filed the brief for the Oregon State Bar.

PER CURIAM

The accused is suspended from the practice of law for a period of 60 days, commencing 60 days from the date of this decision.

PER CURIAM

In this lawyer disciplinary proceeding, the Oregon State Bar (Bar) charged the accused with violating three provisions of the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC):