Narrative Opinion Summary
The case involves the suspension of an attorney from practicing law due to non-compliance with continuing legal education (CLE) requirements, as mandated by SCR 3.669(4). Despite receiving multiple reminders and a Show Cause Order, the attorney failed to meet the necessary CLE credits for the year ending June 30, 1999. The attorney was granted an extension to respond but did not comply, resulting in the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission's motion for suspension being granted. The suspension is immediate and remains in effect until the attorney satisfies the CLE requirements and other criteria under SCR 3.675. Additionally, the attorney is required to notify all clients of the suspension within ten days, emphasizing the need for them to secure new representation, and must provide copies of these notifications to the Kentucky Bar Association Director and relevant courts. The order was issued on April 20, 2000, by Chief Justice Joseph E. Lambert.
Legal Issues Addressed
Obligation to Notify Clients of Suspensionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The suspended attorney is required to inform all clients of the suspension and advise them to seek new counsel, with proof of notification provided to the Kentucky Bar Association and relevant courts.
Reasoning: Kammerer must notify all clients of his suspension within ten days and inform them of the urgency of retaining new counsel, while also providing copies of these notifications to the Kentucky Bar Association Director and any relevant courts.
Process for Compliance and Restoration of Membershipsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The attorney must fulfill the CLE requirements and other criteria specified in SCR 3.675 before applying for restoration of membership in the Kentucky Bar Association.
Reasoning: He cannot apply for restoration until he has fulfilled the CLE requirements and met other criteria specified in SCR 3.675.
Suspension for Non-Compliance with Continuing Legal Education Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court suspended an attorney from practicing law due to failure to meet the mandatory continuing legal education credits as required by SCR 3.669(4).
Reasoning: Matthew P. Kammerer is suspended from practicing law due to non-compliance with continuing legal education (CLE) requirements as outlined in SCR 3.669(4).