Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

20 November 2018

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC97313
In re: Richard L. Winkie, MBE # 59455


Now at this day, this Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises, the complete record before the disciplinary hearing panel having been filed herein, and this cause having been fully briefed and argued, this Court does find that Respondent, Richard L. Winkie, violated Rules 4-1.3, 4-1.4(a), 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(a)(4), 4-1.15(c), 4-1.15(d), 4-1.15(f), and 4-8.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct;

This Court finds that Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct 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 Respondent Richard L. Winkie 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 Richard L. Winkie 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.