State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Law Watson Pryor McMeans

Summary

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma approved Law Watson Pryor McMeans'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, prohibited reinstatement applications for five years, required compliance with client-protection obligations, and assessed $641.81 in costs.

Holdings

1. McMeans's resignation pending disciplinary proceedings complied with all requirements of Rule 8.1 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings.
2. The Supreme Court approved McMeans's resignation pending disciplinary proceedings, effective March 23, 2026.
3. McMeans's name must be stricken from the Roll of Attorneys; he may not apply for reinstatement for five years; he must comply with Rule 9.1, return client files, refund unearned fees, reimburse the Client Security Fund as a condition of reinstatement, and reimburse the OBA $641.81 in costs within ninety days.

Questions Presented

1. Whether McMeans's affidavit of resignation complied with Rule 8.1 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings.
2. Whether the Supreme Court should approve McMeans's resignation pending disciplinary proceedings.
3. What conditions and costs should accompany approval of the resignation.

Disposition

approved