Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC99945

The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information and motion for reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 5.20 advising this Court of its finding, after investigation, that Respondent, Joseph R. Borich III, was suspended for one year in the Supreme Court of Kansas Case No. 124,867;

A show cause order was issued on January 24, 2023, and Respondent filed a response to the same.

This Court finds that Respondent has violated the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined; and

Said discipline is the result of conduct that is a violation of Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.2, 4-1.5(a) and (c), 4-1.15(d), 4-1.16(a), and 4-8.4 (c) and (d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that the motion for reciprocal discipline is sustained and that Respondent, Joseph R. Borich III, is suspended from the practice of law in this state for one year from the date of this order. Leave to apply for reinstatement will be considered upon full payment of restitution.

It is further ordered that Joseph R. Borich III, comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.