Wirken, James C. - Disbarment

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Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

November 2, 2012


Supreme Court Case No. SC92856

In re: James C. Wirken, MBE No. 21734


ORDER


Petitioner, James C. Wirken, having filed in this Court a motion to voluntarily surrender his license to practice law in this state; and

Petitioner having admitted in said petition that he violated Rules 4-1.8(a) and 4-1.15(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct; and

The Court having received the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s report and recommendation filed herein and the response of the Petitioner;

The Court, thus advised, now orders that the surrender of the license of James C. Wirken be accepted and that said license be canceled.

It is further ordered that the name of James C. Wirken be stricken from the roll of attorneys in this state, that he be disbarred, and that his right and license to practice law in this state is hereby terminated.

It is further ordered that the said James C. Wirken comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 - Notification of Clients and Counsel.

Costs taxed to Petitioner.

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.

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