Narrative Opinion Summary
Paul A. Vaughn, the Respondent, submitted a "Statement of Desire to Resign from the Bar" in accordance with Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17. The Court found that this statement satisfied the necessary conditions for approval. Consequently, the Court ordered Vaughn's immediate removal from the Bar, directing the Clerk to update the attorney roll accordingly. The Court also declared that the pending disciplinary action against Vaughn is now moot due to his resignation. Additionally, the Clerk is instructed to provide notice of this order as per the disbarment and suspension rules. Costs associated with the proceedings are to be borne by Vaughn. All Justices concur in this decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Allocation of Costs in Bar Resignation Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The costs associated with the resignation proceedings are to be paid by Vaughn.
Reasoning: Costs associated with the proceedings are to be borne by Vaughn.
Clerk's Duty to Update Attorney Roll and Provide Noticesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Clerk was directed to update the attorney roll to reflect Vaughn's removal and to provide notice of this order according to disbarment and suspension rules.
Reasoning: Consequently, the Court ordered Vaughn's immediate removal from the Bar, directing the Clerk to update the attorney roll accordingly. Additionally, the Clerk is instructed to provide notice of this order as per the disbarment and suspension rules.
Effect of Resignation on Pending Disciplinary Actionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court declared the pending disciplinary action against Vaughn moot following his resignation from the Bar.
Reasoning: The Court also declared that the pending disciplinary action against Vaughn is now moot due to his resignation.
Resignation from the Bar under Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court accepted Vaughn's resignation from the Bar after finding his 'Statement of Desire to Resign from the Bar' in compliance with the specified rule.
Reasoning: Paul A. Vaughn, the Respondent, submitted a 'Statement of Desire to Resign from the Bar' in accordance with Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 17.