In the Matter of Bobby Lee Thomas, Jr.

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court reviews an uncontested attorney-discipline proceeding involving Bobby Lee Thomas, Jr. The court adopted findings that Thomas violated multiple Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct and Supreme Court rules through neglect, inadequate communication, failure to comply with court orders, and failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigations. The court suspended him from practicing law for six months, conditioned further practice on reinstatement, and assessed costs against him.

Holdings

1. The court adopted the hearing panel's findings and conclusions that the respondent violated KRPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.4(a), 1.16(d), 3.2, 3.4(c), and 8.4(d), and Kansas Supreme Court Rules 207(b) and 211(b).
2. The respondent was suspended from the practice of law in Kansas for six months, was required to comply with Supreme Court Rule 218, and was prohibited from practicing until reinstated under Rule 219.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the stipulated facts established violations of the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct and Kansas Supreme Court Rules.
2. What discipline should be imposed for the respondent's repeated neglect, inadequate communication, disobedience of court orders, and failure to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation.

Disposition

other