Imperial Cattle Co. v. Imperial Irrigation District

In this proceeding, we review the recommendation of the State Bar of California that petitioner, Jerry L. Rossman, be suspended from the practice of law for two years, that execution of the order of suspension be stayed, and that petitioner be placed on probation for two years with conditions that include no actual suspension. As discussed below, we conclude that the recommended discipline of the State Bar is too lenient and should be increased to include a three-month actual suspension.