In the Matter of the Reinstatement of Jones

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court grants Sidney Wade Jones's petition for reinstatement to the Oklahoma Bar Association and the roll of attorneys. Jones had voluntarily resigned in 2011, had not practiced law or faced discipline, and demonstrated good moral character, competency, and compliance with reinstatement requirements. Reinstatement was conditioned on payment of $61.69 in costs.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has original and exclusive jurisdiction over matters involving reinstatement to the Oklahoma Bar Association.
2. An attorney who voluntarily resigned from Oklahoma Bar Association membership may be reinstated upon strict compliance with the requirements of Rule 11 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings and proof by clear and convincing evidence of the required qualifications.
3. Jones established by clear and convincing evidence that he possessed the competency and learning in the law required for reinstatement.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Jones established by clear and convincing evidence that he satisfied the requirements for reinstatement after voluntarily resigning from the Oklahoma Bar Association.
2. Whether Jones demonstrated the good moral character, absence of unauthorized practice, and legal competency required for reinstatement.
3. Whether reinstatement should be conditioned on payment of the costs requested by the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Disposition

other