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In re Whitaker

Citations: 267 Kan. 494; 984 P.2d 132; 1999 Kan. LEXIS 416Docket: Bar Docket No. 08046

Court: Supreme Court of Kansas; June 28, 1999; Kansas; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

John C. Whitaker is disbarred from practicing law in Kansas, with his license and privileges revoked. The Clerk of the Appellate Courts is instructed to remove his name from the list of licensed attorneys in the state. This order will be published in the Kansas Reports, and the costs associated with the proceedings will be charged to Whitaker. He is also required to comply with Supreme Court Rule 218.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Supreme Court Rules

Application: John C. Whitaker must adhere to specific procedural requirements outlined in Supreme Court Rule 218 following his disbarment.

Reasoning: He is also required to comply with Supreme Court Rule 218.

Disbarment and Revocation of License

Application: The court has mandated the disbarment of John C. Whitaker, resulting in the revocation of his license to practice law in Kansas.

Reasoning: John C. Whitaker is disbarred from practicing law in Kansas, with his license and privileges revoked.

Publication of Disciplinary Actions

Application: The order of disbarment is directed to be published in the official state law reports to ensure public notice.

Reasoning: This order will be published in the Kansas Reports.

Removal from the List of Licensed Attorneys

Application: The Clerk of the Appellate Courts is instructed to officially remove John C. Whitaker's name from the authorized roster of practicing attorneys.

Reasoning: The Clerk of the Appellate Courts is instructed to remove his name from the list of licensed attorneys in the state.

Responsibility for Costs of Proceedings

Application: The disbarred attorney, John C. Whitaker, is held accountable for the costs incurred during the disbarment proceedings.

Reasoning: The costs associated with the proceedings will be charged to Whitaker.