William Lawrence Summers v. Kentucky Bar Association

Summary

The Supreme Court of Kentucky imposed a 180-day suspension on William Lawrence Summers for practicing law while suspended in Ohio and for related professional-conduct violations. The court also ordered Summers to notify clients and courts of his suspension and to pay the costs of the disciplinary proceedings.

Holdings

1. The Court approved the negotiated sanctions agreed to by Summers and the Kentucky Bar Association under SCR 3.480(2).
2. Summers was suspended from the practice of law in Kentucky for 180 days and ordered to pay the costs of the disciplinary proceeding.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court should approve the negotiated sanctions agreed to by Summers and the Kentucky Bar Association under SCR 3.480(2).
2. What discipline should be imposed for Summers's admitted violations of SCR 3.310(5.5)(a) and SCR 3.310(8.4)(c).

Disposition

other