29 July 2022

Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC99708

In re: Brian J. Klopfenstein, MBE # 33722

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

This Court finds that Respondent, Brian J. Klopfenstein, violated Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.3, 4-1.4 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 orders that Respondent, Brian J. Klopfenstein, is hereby reprimanded with the requirements set forth in the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Panel and the stipulation of the parties filed before the Disciplinary Hearing Panel.

Fee ordered 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.