In re Disciplinary Action Against Jones
In re Disciplinary Action Against Jones
Opinion of the Court
ORDER
On May 12, 2011, the Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility filed a petition for disciplinary action alleging that respondent William F. Jones committed professional misconduct warranting public discipline, namely, failing to timely pursue disputed tax liabilities on a client’s behalf; failing to properly document the formation of a corporation established for a client’s business; acquiring an
The court has independently reviewed the file and approves the recommended disposition.
Based upon all the files, records, and proceedings therein,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. Respondent William F. Jones’s current indefinite suspension from the practice of law is extended by an additional 18-month minimum term of suspension. Under his new indefinite suspension, respondent has no right to petition for reinstatement until at least September 26, 2013.
2. Reinstatement is conditioned upon compliance with Rule 18(a)-(d), RLPR. Reinstatement is further conditioned upon successful completion of the professional responsibility portion of the state bar examination and satisfaction of continuing legal education requirements pursuant to Rule 18(e), RLPR.
3. If respondent is reinstated to the practice of law, in addition to any other terms and conditions imposed by this court at that time, respondent shall be permanently prohibited from entering into business transactions with any current or former clients.
4. Respondent shall pay $900 in costs pursuant to Rule 24, RLPR.
BY THE COURT:
Reference
- Full Case Name
- In re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST William F. JONES, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 146444
- Status
- Published