INQUIRY COMMISSION V. JACK A . STEINER, JR . KBA #9304
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INQUIRY COMMISSION
V.
IN SUPREME COURT
JACK A. STEINER, JR.
KBA #9304
RESPONDENT
OPINION AND ORDER
Pursuant to SCR 3 .165, the Inquiry Commission has petitioned this Court to
enter an order temporarily suspending the Respondent, Jack A . Steiner, Jr., from the
practice of law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Steiner, whose last known address
is 6910 Narrow Creek Court, Prospect, Kentucky 40059, was admitted to the practice of
law on May 3, 1982.
In support of its petition, the Inquiry Commission has submitted the affidavit of
Lee Sitlinger, a partner in the law firm of Sitlinger, McGlincy, Theiler & Karem', in which
Steiner was also a partner during the time period in question, from 1996 until the
beginning of 2002 . Sitlinger states in his affidavit that in his capacity as managing
partner he became aware of certain financial irregularities concerning subrogation
1 Formerly the law firm of Sitlinger, McGlincy, Steiner, Theiler & Karem
cases Steiner was handling on behalf of the insurance company clients . An internal
audit subsequently revealed that approximately $92,978 .93 was unaccounted for in the
law firm's escrow accounts, all of which related to the collection matters handled by
Steiner .
In his response to the Inquiry Commission's petition, Steiner does not refute the
allegations of misappropriation, but rather attempts to mitigate his situation in an effort
to prevent a future disbarment . Steiner points out that he has not engaged in the active
practice of law since resigning from the law firm in April 2002, and states that he has no
intention of re-entering the practice of law in the near future . Steiner admits that he has
serious mental health issues and is currently undergoing counseling . In fact, Steiner
has submitted a status report from Wade Rowatt, Ph.D., a certified pastoral counselor.
SCR 3.165(1)(a) provides that an attorney may be temporarily suspended if it
"appears that probable cause exists to believe that the attorney is or has been
misappropriating funds the attorney holds for others to his/her own use or has been
otherwise improperly dealing with said funds ." We conclude that there appears to be
probable cause that Jack Steiner misappropriated funds while he was a partner at the
law firm of Sitlinger, McGlincy, Theiler & Karem .
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT :
1 . Jack A. Steiner, Jr., is temporarily suspended from the practice of law in this
Commonwealth effective this date and until superseded by subsequent order
of this Court .
2.
Disciplinary proceedings against Steiner shall be initiated by the Inquiry
Commission pursuant to SCR 3 .160, unless already begun or unless Steiner
resigns under terms of disbarment .
3.
Pursuant to SCR 3 .165(5), Steiner shall, within twenty (20) days of the date
of entry of this Opinion and Order, notify all clients in writing of his inability to
continue representation and shall furnish copies of such letters of notice to
the Director of the Kentucky Bar Association .
4.
Pursuant to SCR 3.165(6), Steiner shall immediately, to the extent
reasonably possible, cancel and cease any advertising activities in which he
is engaged .
All concur.
ENTERED : June 12, 2003 .
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