In the Matter of the Reinstatement of Clayborne

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court granted Mark Anthony Clayborne's petition for reinstatement to membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association and to the Roll of Attorneys. The Court found that he established by clear and convincing evidence the prerequisites for reinstatement following his disbarment, including rehabilitation, good moral character, and compliance with applicable procedures. Reinstatement was conditioned on completing specified continuing legal education requirements and paying any outstanding fees, dues, or penalties.

Holdings

1. Clayborne met his burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence each prerequisite to reinstatement under Rule 11.5 and the applicable additional reinstatement factors.
2. Clayborne was reinstated to membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association and to the Roll of Attorneys licensed to practice law in Oklahoma, subject to specified continuing legal education, reporting, and payment conditions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Clayborne established by clear and convincing evidence that he satisfied the prerequisites and additional factors for reinstatement under Rule 11.5 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings.
2. Whether Clayborne should be reinstated to membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association and to the Roll of Attorneys.

Disposition

other