Robert Stanley Shatzen was admitted to the California Bar 13th December 1972, but has since been disbarred. Robert graduated from Stanford University Law School.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Robert Stanley Shatzen |
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| First Admitted | 13 December 1972 (52 years, 6 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 54542 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 503-243-3325 |
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Schools
| Law School | Stanford University Law School (Stanford CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Stanford University (Stanford CA) |
Address
| Current Address | 4803 SW Stonebrook Ct Portland, OR 97201-1267 |
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History
| 17 February 2007 | Disbarred (18 years, 4 months ago) Disbarment 06-N-11134 |
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| 11 June 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years ago) Ordered inactive 06-N-11134 |
| 5 April 2006 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 06-N-11134 (19 years, 2 months ago) |
| 3 December 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 6 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 04-J-14374 |
| 7 February 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 4 months ago) Ordered inactive 04-J-14374 |
| 4 November 2004 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 04-J-14374 (20 years, 7 months ago) |
| 13 December 1972 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (52 years, 6 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
February 17, 2007 ROBERT STANLEY SHATZEN [#54542], 65, of Portland, Ore. was disbarred Feb. 17, 2007, and was ordered to comply with rule 955. In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that Shatzen did not comply with rule 955, as required by a 2005 disciplinary order. He did not file the required affidavit with the Supreme Court, stating that he notified his clients, opposing counsel and other interested parties of his suspension.Shatzen was disciplined in Oregon in 2004 for violating four professional responsibility rules. He continued to list himself as a certified public accountant for about six years after his CPA certificate and permit lapsed in 1983 and he told clients that he was a CPA. Two clients complained that he failed to prepare their tax returns, and the Board of Accountancy revoked his license and assessed $52,000 in civil penalties against him.The California bar court found that his actions amounted to moral turpitude and false advertising. He also failed to cooperate with the bar's investigation.December 3, 2005 ROBERT STANLEY SHATZEN [#54542], 64, of Portland, Ore. was suspended for three years, stayed, actually suspended for four months and until the State Bar Court grants a motion to terminate the suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE and comply with rule 955. If the actual suspension exceeds two years, he must prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect Dec. 3, 2005. Shatzen was disciplined in Oregon in 2004 for violating four professional responsibility rules. Shatzen is a certified public accountant, but his CPA certificate and permit lapsed in 1983. For about six years, he continued to list himself as a CPA in the phone book and the Oregon bar membership directory. He also told clients he was a CPA. Two clients complained that he failed to prepare their tax returns and the Board of Accountancy revoked his license and assessed $52,000 in civil penalties against him.The California bar court found that his actions amounted to moral turpitude and false advertising. He also failed to cooperate with the bar’s investigation.In mitigation, he has no prior record of discipline. |