Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

February 1, 2008

SC89046

In re: David H. Johnson, MBE No. 23466

Note: David Johnson's suspension terminated February 8, 2012 by order of the Court.

ORDER

Informant having filed an information, joint stipulation as to facts, joint proposed conclusions of law and joint recommendation to the Disciplinary Hearing Panel, Disciplinary Hearing Panel decision and order and additional attachments pursuant to Rule 5.19(c) advising that Respondent violated Rules 4-1.3, 4-1.4, and 4-8.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct; and

The Court finds that Respondent has violated Rules 4-1.3, 4-1.4, and 4-8.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined.

Now, therefore, it is ordered that Respondent, David H. Johnson, is hereby suspended from the practice of law. The suspension is stayed, and Respondent, David H. Johnson, is placed on probation as provided in Rule 5.225.  The probation is for a period of two years from the date of this order.  The conditions of probation shall be those specified in Rule 5.225 and the conditions set forth in the document entitled “Terms of Probation” filed herein on January 8, 2008

If a failure to comply with the conditions of probation is determined to have occurred pursuant to Rule 5.225(f), the suspension previously stayed will be imposed with leave to apply for reinstatement after not less than two years.

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) of $1,000.00 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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Laura Denvir Stith

Chief Justice

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