State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Tripp

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court approved Douglas Stephen Tripp's resignation from the Oklahoma Bar Association pending disciplinary proceedings. The Court made the resignation effective June 21, 2019, struck his name from the Roll of Attorneys, imposed a five-year waiting period for reinstatement, and awarded $99.61 in costs to the Bar Association.

Holdings

1. The Court approved Douglas Stephen Tripp's resignation from membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association pending disciplinary proceedings.
2. The resignation was deemed effective June 21, 2019, the date Tripp executed it.
3. Tripp's name was stricken from the Roll of Attorneys; he could not apply for reinstatement for five years from the effective date; he was required to pay $99.61 in costs; and, before reinstatement, he must reimburse any Client's Security Fund payments made on his behalf, with interest.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Oklahoma Supreme Court should approve Tripp's resignation from the Oklahoma Bar Association pending disciplinary proceedings.
2. Whether the resignation should be effective as of the date of execution rather than the date it was filed with the Court.
3. What conditions and financial obligations should accompany approval of the resignation.

Disposition

approved