IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF COLSON

IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF COLSON
2003 OK 40
68 P.3d 982
Case Number: SCBD-4612
Decided: 04/08/2003

THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF REMONA K. COLSON TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION AND TO THE ROLL OF ATTORNEYS.

ORDER

¶1 In 1994, Remona K. Colsen (Colsen/attorney), was stricken from the roll of attorneys for nonpayment of dues. Colsen filed a petition for reinstatement on April 19, 2001, and a hearing was held before the Trial Panel of the Professional Responsibility Tribunal on October 29, 2002. Upon a de novo review, THE COURT DETERMINES THAT:

1. This Court has exclusive jurisdiction exercising de novo review over any reinstatement proceedings. [Matter of Reinstatement of McKenzie,

2. The constitutional duty to oversee the practicing bar to insure that its members are fit to practice law rests with this Court. [State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Busch,

3. The attorney has presented clear and convincing evidence sufficient to support reinstatement. [Rule 11.4 , Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. 2001, Ch. 1, App, 1-A];

4. Reinstatement should be granted;

5. Costs of $756.05 should be imposed. [Rule 11.1 (c), Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. 2001, Ch. 1, App. 1-A.]

¶2 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the application of Remona K. Colson for reinstatement of her license to practice law is hereby granted. Costs of $756.05 are imposed as a prerequisite to reinstatement.

¶3 DONE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT IN CONFERENCE THIS 7th DAY OF APRIL, 2003.

/S/CHIEF JUSTICE