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In Re Archer

Citations: 286 S.W.3d 725; 2008 WL 4173653Docket: 08-944

Court: Supreme Court of Arkansas; September 11, 2008; Arkansas; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Eric Dean Archer, an attorney from Rogers, Arkansas, has voluntarily surrendered his law license following a petition initiated by him and recommended by the Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct. The Supreme Court of Arkansas accepted this sworn petition, resulting in Archer's name being removed from the registry of licensed attorneys. Consequently, he is barred and enjoined from practicing law in the state of Arkansas. The order was issued on September 11, 2008.

Legal Issues Addressed

Prohibition from Practicing Law

Application: Following the surrender of his license, the attorney is legally barred and enjoined from practicing law in Arkansas.

Reasoning: Consequently, he is barred and enjoined from practicing law in the state of Arkansas.

Removal from Registry of Licensed Attorneys

Application: The acceptance of the petition results in the removal of the attorney's name from the list of those authorized to practice law in the state.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Arkansas accepted this sworn petition, resulting in Archer's name being removed from the registry of licensed attorneys.

Voluntary Surrender of Law License

Application: The attorney voluntarily surrenders his law license through a petition he initiated, leading to the removal of his name from the registry of licensed attorneys.

Reasoning: Eric Dean Archer, an attorney from Rogers, Arkansas, has voluntarily surrendered his law license following a petition initiated by him and recommended by the Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.