Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

March 31, 2010

Supreme Court Case Number SC90765

In re: Steven Peter Gartenberg, MBE No. 37456

Note:  Steven Peter Gartenberg was disbarred by order of the Court dated May 18, 2012.

AMENDED ORDER

WHEREAS, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed an information and motion for interim suspension pursuant to Rule 5.24 advising that there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate probable cause that Respondent is guilty of multiple instances of professional misconduct by failing to hold client property separate from his own in violation of Supreme Court Rule 4-1.15(c), altering or creating false documents having evidentiary value in violation of Rule 4-3.4(a) and engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in violation of Rule 4-8.4(c);

The Court now being fully advised of and concerning the premises, does adjudge that probable cause exists that Respondent is guilty of multiple instances of professional misconduct and Respondent poses a substantial threat of irreparable harm to the public and to the integrity of the profession;

Now, therefore, it is ordered that Respondent, Steven Peter Gartenberg, be, and he is hereby suspended from the practice of law pursuant to Rule 5.24.

It is further ordered that Respondent, Steven Peter Gartenberg, comply in all respect with Rule 5.27 - Notification of clients and counsel.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

Day - to - Day

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William Ray Price, Jr.

Chief Justice

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