22 November 2022

Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC99836

In re: Christopher M. Combs, MBE # 65512

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

This Court finds that Respondent, Christopher M. Combs, violated Rules 4-1.5(a) and/or 4-1.16(d), 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(a)(5), 4-1.15(a)(6)(B), 4-1.15(a)(7), 4-1.15(b), 4-1.15(d), and 4-1.15(f) 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 for a period of one year from the date of this order. The suspension is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for a period of two years from the date of this order in accordance with Rule 5.225. The conditions of probation are those set forth in the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Panel filed herein.

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) in the amount of $1,500.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.

Costs taxed to Respondent.