Board of Professional Responsibility, Wyoming State Bar v. Laurence W. Stinson

Summary

The Wyoming Supreme Court approved and adopted the Board of Professional Responsibility’s recommendation and suspended Laurence W. Stinson from practicing law for nine months beginning March 7, 2016. The order also required payment of disciplinary costs and an administrative fee, restitution to former clients, and compliance with the Wyoming State Bar’s disciplinary code. The incorporated report concerned disputes arising from a real estate purchase and planned home construction involving Stinson and former clients.

Holdings

1. The Court approved, confirmed, and adopted the Board of Professional Responsibility's Report and Recommendation for Suspension.
2. Respondent was suspended from the practice of law for nine months beginning March 7, 2016, and was ordered to comply with the Disciplinary Code, reimburse the Wyoming State Bar's costs and administrative fee, and make restitution to John and Robin McClure.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Board of Professional Responsibility's report and recommendation for suspension should be approved and adopted.
2. What discipline and related financial obligations should be imposed for the professional-conduct violations found by the Board.

Disposition

other