Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

April 15, 2008

Supreme Court No. SC89009
In Re: Frederick W. Martin III, MBE #26573

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 4-1.3, 4-1.4, 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(b) and 4-8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct; and

The Court finds that Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct and should be disciplined;

Now, therefore, it is ordered by the Court that the said Frederick W. Martin III, 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 Frederick W. Martin III comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 - Notification of Clients and Counsel.

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(h) in the amount of $2000.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

Day - to - Day

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Laura Denvir Stith

Chief Justice

Limbaugh, J., not participating.

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