May 29, 2007

Supreme Court No. SC88244

In Re: Roderick E. Smith, MBE #45574

Note: The Court reinstated Mr. Smith's law license and placed him on probation by order dated August 21, 2018.

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, 4-1.3, 4-1.5(a), 4-3.2, 4-3.3(a), 4-1.15(a), 4-1.16 and 4-8.1(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined;

Now, Therefore, it is ordered by the Court that the said Roderick E. Smith, 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 Roderick E. Smith, comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 - Notification of Clients and Counsel.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

Day - to - Day

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Michael A. Wolff

Chief Justice

Stith, J., not participating.