Paul Ylvisaker Reciprocal Disbarment - Missouri Supreme Court

MO Courts Attorney Discipline

Filed February 3rd, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered the reciprocal disbarment of attorney Paul B. Ylvisaker, following his suspension by the Supreme Court of Arizona. The court found Ylvisaker violated Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct and has canceled his license to practice law in the state.

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What changed

The Missouri Supreme Court has issued an order disbarring attorney Paul B. Ylvisaker, based on reciprocal discipline following a suspension by the Supreme Court of Arizona. The court found that Ylvisaker's conduct violated Arizona's Rules of Professional Conduct, which also constitute violations of Rules 4-1.8(j), 4-1.7(a)(2), and 8-8.4(d) of the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct. The disbarment is effective immediately, canceling Ylvisaker's license and striking his name from the roll of attorneys in Missouri.

Respondent Paul B. Ylvisaker is required to comply with Rule 5.27 regarding procedures following disbarment. He has also been taxed with fees totaling $2,000.00 payable to the Advisory Committee Fund and all court costs. Legal professionals in Missouri should be aware of the stringent enforcement of professional conduct rules and the implications of reciprocal discipline across jurisdictions.

What to do next

Review attorney's compliance with Rule 5.27 regarding disbarment procedures.
Ensure payment of assessed fees and costs totaling $2,000.00.

Penalties

Disbarment, license cancellation, name stricken from the roll of attorneys, $2,000.00 fee to Advisory Committee Fund, costs taxed to Respondent.

Source document (simplified)

Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

03 February 2026 Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC101442 In re: Paul B. Ylvisaker, MBE # 42092 ORDER The Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed an information and motion for reciprocal discipline pursuant to Rule 5.20 advising this Court that Respondent, Paul B. Ylvisaker, was suspended by the Supreme Court of Arizona in IN THE MATTER OF A SUSPENDED MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA, PAUL B. YLVISAKER, PDJ 2022-9093.
Said discipline was the result of conduct that violated the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct, and said conduct is a violation of Rules 4-1.8(j), 4-1.7(a)(2) and 8-8.4(d) of the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct; and
On January 5, 2026, this Court issued a show cause order to Respondent to which Respondent filed his response thereto on February 3, 2026.
This Court finds that Respondent has violated the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disciplined.
Now, therefore, it is ordered that the motion for reciprocal discipline is sustained, and Respondent is hereby 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. Day - to – Day

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.