Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
30 August 2022
Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC99585
In re: Christian Joseph Rasmussen, MBE # 55123
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, Christian Joseph Rasmussen, 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 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 filed suggestions as to discipline on June 15, 2022; and
It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct and should be disciplined due to violations of Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.3, 4-1.4(a)(1), 4-1.4(a)(2), 4-1.6(a), 4-1.6(c), 4-3.2, 4-3.4(c), 4-8.1(c), 4-8.4(b), and 4-8.4(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct;
Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that Respondent, Christian Joseph Rasmussen, is hereby suspended from the practice of law in this state. No petition for reinstatement will be entertained for a period of two years from the date of this order.
It is further ordered that Respondent 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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