why was lawyer william duncan suspended in 1983

What did judge Deutsch find Mr Duncan guilty of?

Judge Deutsch, however, found Mr. Duncan guilty of ''a conscious indifference to his professional duties as the Hyatt project engineer who was primarily responsible for the preparation of design drawings and review of shop drawings for that project.''

Who is the lawyer for Duncan and Gillum?

Lawrence B. Grabel, a lawyer representing Mr. Duncan and Mr. Gillum, said in a statement that they were ''shocked and dismayed'' by the ruling. ''We continue to believe we have always conformed to the highest standards of professional conduct, which certainly includes the legal standards prescribed by statute,'' Mr. Grabel said.

Who was disbarred for failure to comply with conditions of probation?

Jerry S. Milliken [#45638] of Los Angeles disbarred for failure to comply with conditions of probation. John Fredrick Norris [#159001] of West Covina disbarred for failure to comply with conditions of disciplinary probation.

Can a civil engineer's license be suspended?

The board can censure the two engineers, or revoke or suspend their licenses. The action by Judge Deutsch came the day after the American Society of Civil Engineers announced a policy of holding structural engineers responsible for all elements of structural safety in the buildings they design.

Why did William Duncan decline to be mayor?

In the same year, the city Democratic Party asked him to again be their candidate for mayor, but Duncan declined due to his ill-health. William C. Duncan married Emma J. Hammer who died in 1863.

Who was William Duncan married to?

William C. Duncan married Emma J. Hammer who died in 1863. They had a son, Frank C. Duncan, and a daughter, Kate Mary Emma Duncan. After the death of his wife, he married Sara Elizabeth Heath. William C. Duncan died on December 19, 1877.