15 September 2020

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC98353

In re: Syreeta L. McNeal, MBE # 60207

 

Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises and having considered the complete record of the Disciplinary Hearing Panel and this cause having been fully briefed and argued;

The Court finds that Respondent, Syreeta L. McNeal, violated Rules 4-1.5(a), 4-1.6(a), 4-1.9(c), 4-1.16(d), 4-3.4(d), and 4-8.4(a), (c), and (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. No petition for reinstatement shall be entertained for a period of six months from the date of this order. Notwithstanding Rule 5.28(k)(1), any petition for reinstatement filed by Respondent shall be referred to the chief disciplinary counsel for a character and fitness investigation and a report and recommendation. The reinstatement process then shall proceed as otherwise provided in Rule 5.28(j).

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, Syreeta L. McNeal, comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 - Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.