12 October 2021

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC99160

In re: Daniel L. Viets, MBE # 34067

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

This Court finds that Respondent, Daniel L. Viets, violated Rule 4-1.7 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 six months from the date of this order.

It is further ordered that Respondent, Daniel L. Viets, comply in all respects with Rule 5.27-Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension 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.

Costs taxed to Respondent.