Inquiry Commission v. Truesdell

Summary

The Supreme Court of Kentucky permanently disbarred Scott Truesdell after finding probable cause that he failed to pay $185,443.97 in mortgage-refinancing funds to Bank of America. The order also imposed client-notification and advertising-cessation requirements, terminated pending disciplinary matters, relieved a bank from a subpoena, and assessed costs against Truesdell.

Holdings

1. The court granted Truesdell's request to withdraw from the Kentucky Bar Association under SCR 3.480(3) and permanently disbarred him from practicing law in Kentucky.
2. The disbarred attorney was required to notify clients of his inability to continue representation, cease advertising to the extent reasonably possible, pay the costs of the disciplinary proceedings, and comply with the other conditions specified in the order; pending disciplinary proceedings were terminated and the subpoena recipient was relieved of its obligations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should accept Truesdell's motion to withdraw his Kentucky Bar Association membership under SCR 3.480(3) and impose permanent disbarment.
2. What ancillary obligations and consequences should accompany the permanent disbarment order.

Disposition

other