Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

28 February 2017
 
Supreme Court Case No. SC96173
In re: Dara M. Strickland, MBE No. 59658
 
 
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information advising this Court of its findings, after investigation, that there is probable cause to believe Respondent, Dara M. Strickland, is guilty of professional misconduct; and

The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed with said information, pursuant to Rule 5.13, a notice of default, notifying the Court that Respondent, Dara M. Strickland, failed to timely file an answer or other response within the time required although Respondent was properly served;

Therefore, pursuant to Rule 5.13, Respondent is in default.

Further, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed a recommendation for discipline; and

Respondent having failed to respond to the same;

It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct as a result of violations of Rules 4-1.3, 4-1.4, 4-1.15, 4-1.15(c), 4-1.15(f), 4-5.5(e), 4-8.1(c), and 4-8.4(c) and should be disciplined;

Now, therefore, it is ordered by the Court that the said Dara M. Strickland be, and she is hereby disbarred, that her right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled and that her name be stricken from the roll of attorneys in this State.

It is further ordered that the said Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

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