STATE ex rel. OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION v. ROBINSON

STATE ex rel. OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION v. ROBINSON
2010 OK 80
Case Number: SCBD-5690
Decided: 11/15/2010

THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

NOTICE: THIS OPINION HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE PERMANENT LAW REPORTS. UNTIL RELEASED, IT IS SUBJECT TO REVISION OR WITHDRAWAL.

STATE OF OKLAHOMA ex rel. OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION, Complainant,
v.
JAMES T. ROBINSON, Respondent.

ORDER APPROVING RESIGNATION FROM OKLAHOMA BAR
ASSOCIATION PENDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

APPLICATION APPROVED.
RESPONDENT'S NAME STRICKEN
FROM THE ROLL OF ATTORNEYS.

¶1Complainant, Oklahoma Bar Association, filed its Application for Order Approving Resignation on October 22, 2010, asking this court to enter an order approving the Resignation Pending Disciplinary Proceedings of James T. Robinson, pursuant to Rule 8.2, Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings ("RGDP") 5 O.S. 2001, Ch. 1, App. 1-A. Complainant states Respondent's Resignation Pending Disciplinary Proceedings was executed in conformity with the requirements of Rule 8.1, RGDP.

¶2 Upon consideration of this matter, we find:

1. Respondent's name and address, according to records maintained by the Oklahoma Bar Association, are shown as follows:

James T. Robinson, OBA #13552, 328 Wewoka Drive, Norman, Oklahoma 73071-7210.

2. Respondent is currently suspended from the practice of law in Oklahoma as a result of his failure to pay Oklahoma Bar Association dues by order of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, SCBD #5654, and his failure to comply with mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements, per Oklahoma Supreme Court order, SCBD #5655.

3. Respondent's affidavit states that (a) it was rendered freely and voluntarily; (b) he was not subjected to coercion or duress; (c) he was aware of the consequences of submitting his resignation and; (d) he was aware that his resignation is subject to the approval of the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma; however, he intends that it be effective from the date and time of its execution, and he will conduct his affairs accordingly

¶3 Respondent further states that he is aware the following grievances have been investigated by the Office of the General Counsel, Oklahoma Bar Association, and the Professional Responsibility Tribunal has authorized the filing of formal charges against him with this court in:

Ayers Grievance

Crowdis Grievance

Bond Grievance

Waterhouse Grievance

General Counsel Grievance

¶4 Respondent is aware that the allegations concerning his conduct if proven, as set forth in the above-referenced grievances, would constitute violations of Rules 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.16, 16(d), 8.4(b) and 8.4(a)(b)(d) of the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct ("ORPC"), 5 O.S. 2001, Ch. 1, App. 3-1 and ORPC, 5 O.S. 2001, Ch. 1, App. 3-A (as amended by the Oklahoma Supreme Court,

¶5 Respondent is aware that the burden of proof regarding the allegations set forth rests upon the Oklahoma Bar Association. However, Respondent waives any and all right to contest the allegations.

¶6 Respondent is aware that, pursuant to Rule 8.2, RGDP, either the approval or disapproval of this resignation is within the discretion of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

¶7 Respondent has familiarized himself with the provisions of Rule 9.1, RGDP, and he hereby agrees to comply with all provisions of Rule 9.1 within twenty days following the date of this resignation.

¶8 Respondent acknowledges and agrees he may be reinstated to the practice of law only upon full compliance with the conditions and procedures prescribed by Rule 11, RGDP, and he may make no application for reinstatement prior to the expiration of five years from the effective date of the Order approving this Resignation Pending Disciplinary Proceedings.

¶9 Respondent acknowledges that, as a result of his conduct, the Client Security Fund may receive claims from his former clients.

¶10 Respondent agrees that, should the Oklahoma Bar Association approve and pay such Clients Security Fund claims, he will reimburse the fund the principal amounts and the applicable statutory interest prior to the filing of any application for reinstatement.