17 March 2020

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC98235

In re: Henry V. Griffin, MBE # 29605

Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises and said cause having been briefed and argued;

The Court finds that Respondent, Henry V. Griffin, Missouri Bar No. 29605, violated Rules 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(d), 4-4.1(a), 4-4.1(b), 4-8.4(a), 4-8.4(c), and 4-8.4(d) 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. The suspension is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for a term of 2 years from the date of this order in accordance with Rule 5.225. The term and conditions of probation are attached to this order. Should probation be revoked and the suspension take effect, no petition for reinstatement shall be entertained for a period of one year from the date the suspension becomes effective.

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) in the amount of $1,500.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee.

Costs taxed to Respondent.