2 March 2021

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC98843

In re: George R. Ripplinger Jr., MBE # 27134

The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information and motion for reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 5.20 advising this Court of its findings, after investigation, that Respondent, George R. Ripplinger, Jr., was censured on May 24, 2018, by the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois in Case No. M.R. 029259 entitled In re: George Raymond Ripplinger, Jr.

Said discipline was the result of conduct that violated the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and said conduct is a violation of Rules 4-3.4(a), 4-3.4(c), 4-3.4(e), 4-8.4(c), and 4-8.4(d) of the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct; and

On November 25, 2020, this Court issued a show cause order to Respondent, and Respondent filed a response to the same;

This Court finds that Respondent has violated the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined.

Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that the motion for reciprocal discipline is sustained and that Respondent, George R. Ripplinger, Jr., is suspended from the practice of law in this State and that no application for reinstatement shall be entertained by this Court for a period of one year from the date of this order.

It is further ordered that George R. Ripplinger, Jr. comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.