11 December 2020

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC98784

In re: Paul S. Franco, MBE # 45122

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

This Court finds that Respondent, Paul S. Franco, violated Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.3, 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(a)(4), 4-1.15(a)(5), 4-1.15(c), 4-3.2, 4-8.1(b), 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, this Court suspends Respondent’s license indefinitely with no leave to apply for reinstatement 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 Fund taxed to Respondent.

It is further ordered that Respondent, Paul S. Franco, comply in all respects with Rule 5.27-Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.