
Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
11 August 2020
Corrected order issued 21 October 2020
Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC98550
In re: Eric D. Roby, MBE # 56582
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information advising this Court of its findings, after investigation, that there is probable cause to believe Respondent, Eric D. Roby, 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 the Court that Respondent, Eric D. Roby, 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
Respondent having failed to respond to the same;
It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct as a result of violations of Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.3, 4-1.4, and 4-8.4(c) and should be disciplined;
Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that the said Eric D. Roby be, and he 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 the said Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.
Costs taxed to Respondent.
Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC98550
In re: Eric D. Roby, MBE # 56582
ORDER
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information advising this Court of its findings, after investigation, that there is probable cause to believe Respondent, Eric D. Roby, 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 the Court that Respondent, Eric D. Roby, 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
Respondent having failed to respond to the same;
It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct as a result of violations of Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.3, 4-1.4, and 4-8.4(c) and should be disciplined;
Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that the said Eric D. Roby be, and he 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 the said Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.
Costs taxed to Respondent.
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George W. Draper III
Chief Justice
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George W. Draper III
Chief Justice
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.