Williams v. Kentucky Bar Ass'n

Summary

The Supreme Court of Kentucky permanently disbarred David W. Williams after he moved to resign under terms of permanent disbarment and admitted numerous violations of the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct. The violations included lack of diligence and communication, misappropriation of client funds, unauthorized practice of law, false statements to disciplinary authorities and tribunals, and other misconduct. The court also ordered Williams to pay $1,371.46 in costs and comply with notice and cessation-of-practice requirements.

Holdings

1. The court sustained Williams's motion to resign under terms of permanent disbarment and permanently disbarred him from practicing law in Kentucky.
2. Williams was ordered to pay $1,371.46 in certified costs, notify clients and courts of his inability to represent them within ten days where he had not already done so, provide copies of the notices to the Kentucky Bar Association's Director, and immediately cease all advertising activities.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Kentucky should sustain Williams's motion to resign under terms of permanent disbarment based on his admitted violations of the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. What sanctions and related obligations should be imposed upon granting the motion.

Disposition

other