Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

March 6, 2012

Supreme Court Case No. SC92102

In re:  James P. Barton, MBE No. 34782

Note: The Court reinstated Barton's license by order dated April 30, 2019.

ORDER

Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises, and this cause having been fully briefed and argued by the parties, the Court does find that Respondent violated Rules 4-1.1, 4-1.4(a), 4-1.4(b), 4-1.15(c), 4-1.15(d)(i), 4-5.5(a) and 4-8.4(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined;

Now, therefore, it is ordered that Respondent, James P. Barton is hereby suspended from the practice of law and that no petition for reinstatement will be entertained for a period of two years from the date of this order.

It is further ordered that James P. Barton, comply in all respect with Rule 5.27 - Notification of clients and counsel.

Fee of $1,000.00 pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) assessed against Respondent payable to the Clerk of this Court for the benefit of the Advisory Committee Fund.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

Day- to - Day

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Richard B. Teitelman
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.