In re Steve Larson-Jackson

Summary

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals granted the respondent’s petition for rehearing and motion for an extension of time, vacated its prior opinion disbarring him, and accepted his exceptions to the Board on Professional Responsibility’s recommendation. The court suspended him from practicing law in the District of Columbia pending final disposition and established briefing deadlines.

Holdings

1. The court granted respondent's petition for rehearing and motion for extension of time and accepted the attached exceptions for filing.
2. The court vacated its November 13, 2025, opinion disbarring respondent.
3. Respondent was suspended from the practice of law in the District of Columbia pending final disposition of the proceeding.

Questions Presented

1. Whether respondent's motion for reconsideration and extension of time should be construed as a petition for rehearing and motion for extension of time and granted.
2. Whether the court's prior opinion disbarring respondent should be vacated after respondent filed exceptions.
3. Whether respondent should be suspended from practicing law pending final disposition of the disciplinary proceeding.

Disposition

vacated