Opinion
S239559
12-13-2017
PARTINGTON ON DISCIPLINE
Probation revoked
The court orders that the probation of EARLE ARTHUR PARTINGTON, State Bar Number 45731, is revoked. The court further orders that:
1. EARLE ARTHUR PARTINGTON is suspended from the practice of law for a minimum of one year, and he will remain suspended until the following conditions are satisfied:
i. He provides to the Office of Probation satisfactory proof of attendance at a session of the State Bar Ethics School and passage of the test given at the end of that session; and
ii. If he remains suspended for two years or more as a result of not satisfying the preceding condition, he must also provide proof to the State Bar Court of his rehabilitation, fitness to practice and present learning and ability in the general law before his suspension will be terminated. (Rules Proc. of State Bar, tit. IV, Stds. for Atty. Sanctions for Prof. Misconduct, std. 1.2(c)(1).)
2. EARLE ARTHUR PARTINGTON is given credit towards the one year suspension for the period of involuntary inactive enrollment which commenced on September 21, 2017.
EARLE ARTHUR PARTINGTON must also comply with California Rules of Court, rule 9.20, and perform the acts specified in subdivisions (a) and (c) of that rule within 30 and 40 calendar days, respectively, after the effective date of this order. Failure to do so may result in disbarment or suspension.
Costs are awarded to the State Bar in accordance with Business and Professions Code section 6086.10 and are enforceable both as provided in Business and Professions Code section 6140.7 and as a money judgment.