Opinion
S236002
09-19-2016
JONES ON DISCIPLINE
Recommended discipline imposed: disbarred
The court orders that KENNETH GERALD JONES, State Bar Number 196868, is disbarred from the practice of law in California and that his name is stricken from the roll of attorneys.
KENNETH GERALD JONES must make restitution to Bowles & Verna LLP in the amount of $555,454.90 plus 10 percent interest per year from May 26, 2015. Any restitution owed to the Client Security Fund is enforceable as provided in Business and Professions Code section 6140.5, subdivisions (c) and (d).
KENNETH GERALD JONES 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.
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.