Clampitt, James Marshall - Suspension Stayed with Probation

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Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

22 September 2015

 

Supreme Court Case No. SC95030

In re: James Marshall Clampitt, MBE # 51504

Note: The Court terminated Clampitt's probation by order dated September 25, 2017.

 

                            

ORDER

 

Now at this day, the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises and having considered the complete record of the Disciplinary Hearing Panel and this cause having been fully briefed and argued thereafter;
 
The Court finds that Respondent, James Marshall Clampitt, Missouri Bar No. 51504, violated Rules 4-8.4(a) and 4-8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined.
 
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. The suspension is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for two years from the date of this order in accordance with Rule 5.225 and the terms of probation attached to this order. Should probation be revoked and the suspension take effect, no petition for reinstatement shall be entertained for a period of six months from the date the suspension becomes effective.
 
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.

 

Costs taxed to Respondent.     

 

Day - to - Day

 

___________________________    

Patricia Breckenridge

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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