Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

16 August 2017
 
Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC96589
In re: Scott C. Hinote, MBE No. 53069
 
 
Now at this day, this Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises and having considered the statement of acceptance of the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Panel filed herein;

This Court does find that Respondent, Scott C. Hinote, Missouri Bar No. 53069, violated Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.3, 4-1.4, 4-1.5, 4-1.9(a), 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(c), 4-1.16, 4-8.1(c), 4-8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct 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, it is ordered by this Court that Scott C. Hinote is hereby disbarred, that his right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled and that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys in this State.

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

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) in the amount of $2,000.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

Note: To view any specific rule provisions cited in this order, please visit the pages for Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 4 and Rule 5. Please be aware the versions of the rules available online are those currently in effect and may have changed since this order issued.