Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
5 March 2012
Supreme Court Case No. SC92356
In re: Melinda Markham, MBE No. 30218
ORDER
Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises, the Court does find that Respondent violated Rules 4-1.3, 4-1.5, 4-8.4(c), 4-1.5(f) and 4-8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined;
Now, therefore, it is ordered that Respondent, Melinda Markham is hereby suspended from the practice of law and that no petition for reinstatement will be entertained for a period of three years from the date of this order.
It is further ordered that Melinda Markham, 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.
It is further ordered that Melinda Markham, 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.
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Richard B. Teitelman
Chief Justice
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Richard B. Teitelman
Chief Justice
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