James Wiley Craft v. Kentucky Bar Association

Summary

The Supreme Court of Kentucky approved James Wiley Craft’s application for reinstatement to the practice of law after reviewing findings that he possessed the requisite character, fitness, and moral qualifications. The court ordered his reinstatement subject to payment of outstanding costs incurred in the reinstatement proceedings.

Holdings

1. Craft established by clear and convincing evidence that he possessed the requisite character, fitness, moral qualifications, and professional capabilities for readmission to the practice of law.
2. Craft was reinstated to membership in the Kentucky Bar Association and to the practice of law in Kentucky, subject to payment of the costs incurred in the reinstatement proceeding and $4,467.49 owed to the Kentucky Bar Association.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Craft proved by clear and convincing evidence that he possessed the character, fitness, moral qualifications, and professional capabilities required for reinstatement to the Kentucky bar.
2. Whether the Supreme Court of Kentucky should adopt the Character and Fitness Committee and Board of Governors' recommendation to reinstate Craft, subject to payment of disciplinary proceeding costs.

Disposition

approved