Rollins, James Thomas – Reciprocal Disbarment

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Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

05 March 2024
Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC100404
In re: James Thomas Rollins, MBE # 70437
ORDER
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed an information and motion for reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 5.20 advising this Court that Respondent, James Thomas Rollins, was placed on suspension by the Illinois Supreme Court in In the Matter of: James Thomas Rollins, Respondent-Appellee No. 2021PR00054.

Said discipline was the result of conduct that violated the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, and said conduct is a violation of Rule 4-8.4(c) of the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct; and

On January 8, 2024, this Court issued a show cause order to Respondent. Respondent did not file a timely response.

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

Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that the motion for reciprocal discipline is sustained, and Respondent is hereby disbarred, that his right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled and that his name is stricken from the roll of attorneys in this state.

It is further ordered that Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(k) in the amount of $2,000.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.

Costs taxed to Respondent.
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Mary R. Russell Chief Justice

Note: To view any specific rule provisions cited in this order, please visit the pages for Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 4 and Rule 5. Please be aware the versions of the rules available online are those currently in effect and may have changed since this order issued.

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