Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

22 November 2016
 
Supreme Court Case No. SC95567
In re: Scott C. Hinote, MBE No. 53069
 
 
Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises and having considered the complete record of the Disciplinary Hearing Panel and this cause having been fully briefed and Informant having appeared for oral argument;

The Court finds that Respondent, Scott C. Hinote, Missouri Bar No. 53069, violated Rule 4-1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct on multiple occasions and should be disciplined.

Upon consideration of these findings, previous decisions of this Court, ABA Standards for Imposing Lawyer Discipline, and aggravating and mitigating circumstances, the Court suspends Respondent’s license indefinitely. No petition for reinstatement shall be entertained for a period of six months from the date of this order. Further, no petition for reinstatement shall be entertained by the Court until Respondent has completed a course approved by the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on trust fund management and the handling of unearned fees.

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) in the amount of $1,000.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee taxed to Respondent.

It is further ordered that Respondent, Scott C. Hinote, comply in all respects with Rule 5.27-Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

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