Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

September 25, 2006

Supreme Court Case No. SC88045

In re:  Sam E. Poston, MBE # 40589

Note:  Sam E. Poston was reinstated by order of the Court dated May 29, 2012.

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, Sam E. Poston, is guilty of professional misconduct and having filed with said Information, pursuant to Rule 5.13, a Notice of Default, notifying the Court that Respondent, Sam E. Poston, failed to timely file an answer or other response within the time required although Respondent was served pursuant to the provisions of Rule 5.18 and Rule 5.11 and, therefore, pursuant to Rule 5.13, Respondent is in default; and

It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct and should be disciplined;

Now, therefore, it is ordered by the Court that the said Sam E. Poston, be, and he is hereby disbarred, that his right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled and that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys in this State.

It is further ordered that the said Sam E. Poston, comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 - Notification of Clients and Counsel.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

Day-to-Day,

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Mary R. Russell

Acting Chief Justice

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