Heather Clark Reynolds v. Kentucky Bar Association

Summary

The Supreme Court of Kentucky granted Heather Clark Reynolds's motion to resign under terms of permanent disbarment. The court found that Reynolds admitted numerous violations involving client funds, diligence, communication, client files, and compliance with court orders. The court permanently disbarred her, imposed client-notification requirements, and assessed $355.27 in costs.

Holdings

1. Reynolds's motion to resign under terms of permanent disbarment is appropriate and is granted; she is permanently disbarred from the practice of law in Kentucky.
2. Following permanent disbarment, Reynolds must notify clients with Kentucky cases and courts with pending matters of her inability to represent them, provide copies of the notices to the KBA Director, cease or cancel advertising activities to the extent possible and necessary, and pay $355.27 in proceeding costs.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Reynolds's motion to resign under terms of permanent disbarment should be granted under SCR 3.480(3).
2. What disciplinary and administrative obligations and costs should accompany the permanent disbarment.

Disposition

other