Narrative Opinion Summary
Learie Richard Wilson, a suspended attorney, sought reinstatement to the Bar. He was admitted on July 26, 2000, and was suspended for one year effective November 1, 2013, due to prior disciplinary actions. His first motion for reinstatement was denied on June 9, 2016. A second motion filed on August 8, 2019, was held in abeyance, pending an investigation by the Committee on Character and Fitness regarding his suitability to practice law. After reviewing the supporting documents and the Committee's report, the Appellate Division granted Wilson’s motion for reinstatement. Consequently, he is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law effective immediately, and his name is to be restored to the roll of attorneys. The decision was concurred by all justices present.
Legal Issues Addressed
Effectiveness of Reinstatementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Upon granting the motion for reinstatement, Wilson was immediately reinstated as an attorney, and his name was restored to the roll of attorneys.
Reasoning: Consequently, he is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law effective immediately, and his name is to be restored to the roll of attorneys.
Reinstatement of Suspended Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court considered Learie Richard Wilson's application for reinstatement to the Bar after a suspension and, following an investigation by the Committee on Character and Fitness, granted his motion.
Reasoning: After reviewing the supporting documents and the Committee's report, the Appellate Division granted Wilson’s motion for reinstatement.
Role of the Committee on Character and Fitnesssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Committee on Character and Fitness conducted an investigation into Wilson's suitability to practice law, which was pivotal in the court's decision to grant reinstatement.
Reasoning: A second motion filed on August 8, 2019, was held in abeyance, pending an investigation by the Committee on Character and Fitness regarding his suitability to practice law.