Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

3 November 2017

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC96658
In re: Jerome Young Biggs Jr., MBE # 37498


The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information advising this Court of its findings, after investigation, that there is probable cause to believe Respondent, Jerome Young Biggs, Jr., 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 this Court that Respondent, Jerome Young Biggs, Jr., 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 suggestions in support thereof; and

The Chief Disciplinary Counsel and counsel for Respondent have filed joint suggestions in support of a particular discipline; and

It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct and should be disciplined due to violations of Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.3, 4-1.4, 4-1.16(d), 4-3.2, 4-8.4(c), and 4-8.1(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct;

Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that Jerome Young Biggs, Jr. is hereby suspended indefinitely from the practice of law in this state and no petition for reinstatement will be entertained for a period of two years from the date of this order.

It is further ordered that Jerome Young Biggs, Jr. comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

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.