Attorney Discipline Orders: Suspensions, Disbarment, Restoration
Summary
The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued attorney discipline orders on September 26, 2019, including suspensions, permanent disbarment, and restoration. These orders affect five named attorneys, detailing the disciplinary actions taken against them.
What changed
The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued several attorney discipline orders on September 26, 2019. These orders include a 30-day suspension with conditions for Rachelle Nichole Howell, a restoration order for Michele McReynolds Bradley, permanent disbarment for Rodger William Moore, and a temporary suspension for Timothy D. Belcher. Michael Benjamin Shields also received a 30-day suspension with conditions.
These disciplinary actions are final and binding on the named attorneys. Legal professionals in Kentucky should be aware of these outcomes as they reflect the state's standards for attorney conduct and the consequences of violations. The specific details of each case, including the underlying violations, can be accessed via the provided links to the court opinions.
What to do next
- Review disciplinary orders for Rachelle Nichole Howell, Michele McReynolds Bradley, Rodger William Moore, Timothy D. Belcher, and Michael Benjamin Shields.
- Consult relevant court opinions for detailed understanding of violations and conditions.
- Ensure adherence to professional conduct rules to avoid similar disciplinary actions.
Penalties
Permanent disbarment, suspension from practice of law for 30 days with conditions, temporary suspension.
Source document (simplified)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE ORDERS —RACHELLE NICHOLE HOWELL, MICHELE BRADLEY, RODGER MOORE, TIMOTHY BELCHER, MICHAEL SHIELDS
Posted by Michael Stevens | Sep 26, 2019 | Attorney Discipline | 0 |
RACHELLE NICHOLE HOWELL
ORDER OF SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW FOR 30 DAYS WITH CONDITIONS.
ALL SITTING. ALL CONCUR.
MICHELE MCREYNOLDS BRADLEY
ORDER TO GRANT RESTORATION.
ALL SITTING. ALL CONCUR
RODGER WILLIAM MOORE
ORDER OF PERMANENT DISBARMENT.
ALL SITTING. ALL CONCUR.
TIMOTHY D. BELCHER
ORDER OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION.
ALL SITTING. ALL CONCUR.
MICHAEL BENJAMIN SHIELDS
ORDER OF SUSPENSION FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW FOR 30 DAYS WITH CONDITIONS.
ALL SITTING. ALL CONCUR.
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