Mississippi Bar v. Catron

Summary

The Mississippi Supreme Court suspended Stephen B. Catron from practicing law in Mississippi and placed him on disability inactive status. The order was based on his temporary Kentucky suspension, his disability affecting his ability to practice, and the Mississippi Bar's proceedings under Mississippi Rules of Discipline 13 and 18.

Holdings

1. Catron should be suspended from the practice of law in Mississippi until reinstatement of his privileges by order of the Mississippi Supreme Court.
2. Catron should be placed on disability inactive status and prohibited from practicing law in Mississippi until reinstatement by order of the Mississippi Supreme Court.
3. Catron must seek reinstatement under Rules 12 and 25 of the Mississippi Rules of Discipline if he seeks to return to practice in Mississippi.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Catron should be suspended from practicing law in Mississippi based on his temporary suspension by the Supreme Court of Kentucky.
2. Whether Catron should be transferred to disability inactive status under Rule 18 of the Mississippi Rules of Discipline based on his medical incapacity.

Disposition

other