Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

30 October 2018

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC97446
In re: James W. Davis, MBE No. 36921


Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises and having considered the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Panel filed herein;

The Court finds that Respondent, James W. Davis, violated Rules 4-1.3, 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(a)(7), 4-1.15(f), 4-1.15(d), 4-1.16(d), and 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, the Court suspends Respondent’s license indefinitely. No petition for reinstatement shall be entertained for a period of one year from the date of this order.

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, James W. Davis, 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.