Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
18 August 2021
Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC99218
In re: Jonelda Lee Fortney, MBE # 59346
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, Jonelda Lee Fortney, 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 this Court that Respondent, Jonelda Lee Fortney, 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 suggestions in support thereof; and
Respondent having failed to respond to the same; and
It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct and should be disciplined due to violations of Rules 4-1.3, 4-1.4, 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(a)(7), 4-1.15(b), 4-1.15(c), 4-1.15(f), 4-1.16, 4-3.4(c), 4-4.1(a), 4-8.1(c), and 4-8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct;
Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that Respondent, Jonelda Lee Fortney, is hereby disbarred, that her right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled and that her name be stricken from the roll of attorneys in this state.
It is further ordered that Jonelda Lee Fortney comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.
Costs taxed to Respondent.
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Paul C. Wilson
Chief Justice
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