Miss. Bar v. Caldwell
| Docket Number: | 2003-BD-02510-SCT | |
| Supreme Court: | Opinion Link Opinion Date: 05-27-2004 Opinion Author: Waller, P.J. |
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| Additional Case Information: |
Topic: Bar discipline - Conclusive evidence of guilt - Miss.R.Disc. 13 Judge(s) Concurring: Smith, C.J., Cobb, P.J., Graves, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ. Non Participating Judge(s): Diaz, Easley and Carlson, JJ. |
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| Appellant: | The Mississippi Bar |
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| Appellee: | Kathleen L. Caldwell |
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| Topic: | Bar discipline - Conclusive evidence of guilt - Miss.R.Disc. 13 |
| Summary of the Facts: | The Mississippi Bar has filed a complaint seeking disciplinary action against Kathleen L. Caldwell, based on the Supreme Court of Tennessee's imposition of a ninety day suspension from the practice of law. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | The documents from the Tennessee Supreme Court constitute conclusive evidence of Caldwell's guilt of the unprofessional conduct cited by that Court. Rule 13 of the Mississippi Rules of Discipline provides that if an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi is disciplined in another jurisdiction, the Supreme Court may impose discipline. A 90-day suspension in this case is appropriate. Because Caldwell voluntarily suspended her practice of law in this State on October 8, 2003, she has completed the 90-day suspension. Before Caldwell may seek reinstatement, she must present proof to the Mississippi Bar that she has completed the other conditions imposed upon her by the Tennessee Bar. |
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