In the Matter of Jeffery A. Mason

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court considers an attorney disciplinary proceeding against Jeffery A. Mason involving violations concerning competence, diligence, communication, dishonesty, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. The court reviews the hearing panel's findings and recommended discipline of suspension followed by supervised probation.

Holdings

1. The evidence established by clear and convincing evidence that Mason violated KRPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.4(a), 8.4(c), and 8.4(d).
2. A definite six-month suspension from the practice of law, followed by immediate reinstatement to three years of probation under specified conditions, was appropriate.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the evidence established Mason's violations of KRPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.4(a), 8.4(c), and 8.4(d) by clear and convincing evidence.
2. What discipline should be imposed for the established violations.

Disposition

other