Miss. Bar v. Clark

Summary

The Mississippi Supreme Court accepted Tacey June Clark’s irrevocable resignation from the Mississippi Bar pursuant to Mississippi Rule of Discipline 10.5. The court ordered her permanent disbarment, terminated outstanding disciplinary proceedings, imposed related notice and compliance requirements, and assessed costs against her.

Holdings

1. Clark properly filed her Notice of Irrevocable Resignation in compliance with Mississippi Rule of Discipline 10.5.
2. Upon a procedurally compliant irrevocable resignation, the Court may accept the resignation, revoke the attorney's license, permanently bar reinstatement, and treat the resignation as disciplinary action tantamount to proof of guilt on the charged matter.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Clark's Notice of Irrevocable Resignation complied with Mississippi Rule of Discipline 10.5.
2. Whether the Mississippi Supreme Court should accept the irrevocable resignation and permanently disbar Clark.

Disposition

other