Narrative Opinion Summary
Wade A. Robertson is disbarred from the practice of law effective December 12, 2013, following a certified order from California disbarring him and imposing a $3,500,000 restitution. This decision follows several prior court orders, including a suspension pending appeal resolution and a directive for him to show cause for why reciprocal discipline should not be applied. Robertson's motion to file a corrected response was granted, and his reinstatement is contingent upon his compliance with the California restitution order. The court noted that a rebuttable presumption of identical reciprocal discipline applies in cases where the respondent does not participate.
Legal Issues Addressed
Disbarment and Restitutionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court disbarred Wade A. Robertson from practicing law and imposed a restitution requirement, aligning with the disciplinary actions taken by California.
Reasoning: Wade A. Robertson is disbarred from the practice of law effective December 12, 2013, following a certified order from California disbarring him and imposing a $3,500,000 restitution.
Reciprocal Disciplinesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court enforced reciprocal discipline based on a prior order from California, indicating that disbarment in one jurisdiction can lead to the same in another if the respondent fails to participate.
Reasoning: The court noted that a rebuttable presumption of identical reciprocal discipline applies in cases where the respondent does not participate.
Reinstatement Conditionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Robertson's potential reinstatement to the practice of law is dependent on fulfilling specific conditions, including compliance with restitution orders.
Reasoning: Robertson's motion to file a corrected response was granted, and his reinstatement is contingent upon his compliance with the California restitution order.