State of Oklahoma ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Eugene Robinson

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court approved Eugene Robinson's resignation from the Oklahoma Bar Association while disciplinary proceedings were pending. The Court ordered that his name be stricken from the Roll of Attorneys, imposed a five-year restriction on seeking reinstatement, required compliance with attorney-notification rules, and awarded disciplinary costs of $68.90 against him.

Holdings

1. Robinson's resignation pending disciplinary proceedings complied with Rule 8.1 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings.
2. The Court approved Robinson's resignation effective January 21, 2021, struck his name from the Roll of Attorneys, prohibited him from applying for reinstatement for five years, required compliance with Rule 9.1 notification requirements, and conditioned future consideration of reinstatement on payment of $68.90 in disciplinary costs.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Robinson's resignation from the Oklahoma Bar Association during pending disciplinary proceedings complied with the requirements of Rule 8.1 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings.
2. Whether the Court should approve the resignation, strike Robinson's name from the Roll of Attorneys, impose the applicable reinstatement restrictions, and order reimbursement of disciplinary costs.

Disposition

approved