Opinion
S231077
02-17-2016
ALLEN ON DISCIPLINE
Recommended discipline imposed
The court orders that JUSTIN THOMAS ALLEN, State Bar Number 238195, is suspended from the practice of law in California for two years, execution of that period of suspension is stayed, and he is placed on probation for two years subject to the following conditions:
1. JUSTIN THOMAS ALLEN is suspended from the practice of law for the first six months of probation;
2. JUSTIN THOMAS ALLEN must comply with the other conditions of probation recommended by the Hearing Department of the State Bar Court in its Order Approving Stipulation filed on October 6, 2015; and
3. At the expiration of the period of probation, if JUSTIN THOMAS ALLEN has complied with all conditions of probation, the period of stayed suspension will be satisfied and that suspension will be terminated.
JUSTIN THOMAS ALLEN 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.