Attorney Disbarment - Reciprocal Discipline from Illinois
Summary
The Supreme Court of Missouri issued an order disbarring attorney Daniel Warren Thomann (MBE # 57054) as reciprocal discipline. The discipline was imposed following a one-year suspension by the Illinois Supreme Court, which itself stemmed from conduct violations before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. The Missouri court ordered Thomann disbarred, his license canceled, and his name stricken from the state attorney roll, with $2,000 in fees taxed to Respondent.
What changed
The Missouri Supreme Court granted the Chief Disciplinary Counsel's motion for reciprocal discipline against Daniel Warren Thomann, resulting in immediate disbarment. The reciprocal discipline was based on Illinois Supreme Court suspension from Case No. 2024PR00052, which originated from the 7th Circuit case Reynoso v. Garlan, No. A200-779-379 (7th Cir. 2024). The Court found violations of Missouri Rules 4-1.3 (diligence), 4-3.2 (expediting litigation), 4-3.4(c) (fairness to opposing party), and 5.20(a) (reciprocal discipline). Respondent did not respond to the February 11, 2026 show cause order.
Any attorney licensed in Missouri should ensure their conduct in other jurisdictions would not trigger reciprocal discipline proceedings. Thomann must immediately cease practicing law in Missouri, comply fully with Rule 5.27 (Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order), and pay $2,000 in fees to the Clerk of Court per Rule 5.19(k). The case number is SC101518.
What to do next
- Immediately cease all law practice activities in Missouri
- Comply with Rule 5.27 requirements following disbarment (notify clients, return property, etc.)
- Pay $2,000 fee to Clerk of Court per Rule 5.19(k)
Penalties
Disbarment - license canceled and name stricken from Missouri attorney roll; $2,000 fee assessed
Source document (simplified)
Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
31 March 2026 Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC101518 In re: Daniel Warren Thomann, MBE # 57054 ORDER The Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed an information and motion for reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 5.20 advising this Court that Respondent, Daniel Warren Thomann, was suspended for one year by the Illinois Supreme Court, In re: Daniel Warren Thomann, No. 2024PR00052, resulting from discipline imposed by the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Reynoso v. Garlan d, No. A200-779-379 (7th Cir. 2024).
Said discipline was the result of conduct that violated the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, and said conduct is a violation of Rules 4-1.3, 4-3.2, 4-3.4(c), and 5.20(a) of the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct; and
On February 11, 2026, this Court issued a show cause order to Respondent, who did not file a response.
This Court finds that Respondent has violated the Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined.
Now, therefore, this Court sustains the motion for reciprocal discipline, and Respondent, hereby, is disbarred, his right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled, and his name is stricken from the roll of attorneys in this state.
It is further ordered that Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.
Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(k) in the amount of $2,000.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.
Costs taxed to Respondent.
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W. Brent Powell Chief Justice Note: To view any specific rule provisions cited in this order, please visit the pages for Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 4 and Rule 5. Please be aware the versions of the rules available online are those currently in effect and may have changed since this order issued.
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