Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

24 December 2013

Supreme Court Case No. 93822

In re: Rufus J. Tate Jr., MBE #46993

Note: Mr. Tate's probation was terminated by order dated January 5, 2016.

ORDER

Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises after review of the statement of acceptance of the disciplinary hearing panel filed herein, the Court does find that Respondent is guilty of misconduct due to violation of Rules 4-1.15(c), 4-1.15(f) (now Rule 4-1.15(c) as of July 1, 2013) and 4-8.4(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct;

Upon consideration of these findings, previous decisions of this Court, ABA Standards for Imposing Lawyer Discipline, and aggravating and mitigating circumstances, the Court suspends Respondent’s license indefinitely with no leave to apply for reinstatement for a period of one year from the date of this order. The suspension is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for a period of two years from the date of this order in accordance with Rule 5.225 and the conditions of probation set forth in exhibit 2 filed herein.

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) in the amount of $1,500.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

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Mary R. Russell
Chief Justice

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