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In re Reinstatement of Colson

Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Apr 8, 2003
68 P.3d 982 (Okla. 2003)

Opinion

No. SCBD-4612

Decided: April 8, 2003

ORDER


¶ 1 In 1994, Remona K. Colsen (Colsen/attorney), was stricken from the roll of attorneys for nonpayment of dues. Colsen filed a petition for reinstatement on April 19, 2001, and a hearing was held before the Trial Panel of the Professional Responsibility Tribunal on October 29, 2002. Upon a de novo review, THE COURT DETERMINES THAT:

1. This Court has exclusive jurisdiction exercising de novo review over any reinstatement proceedings. [Matter of Reinstatement of McKenzie, 1996 OK 72, ¶ 2, 925 P.2d 18; State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Samara, 1984 OK 32, ¶ 16, 683 P.2d 979];

2. The constitutional duty to oversee the practicing bar to insure that its members are fit to practice law rests with this Court. [State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Busch, 1996 OK 38, ¶ 29, 919 P.2d 1114];

3. The attorney has presented clear and convincing evidence sufficient to support reinstatement. [Rule 11.4, Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. 2001, Ch. 1, App, 1-A];

4. Reinstatement should be granted;

5. Costs of $756.05 should be imposed. [Rule 11.1(c), Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, 5 O.S. 2001, Ch. 1, App. 1-A.]

¶ 2 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the application of Remona K. Colson for reinstatement of her license to practice law is hereby granted. Costs of $756.05 are imposed as a prerequisite to reinstatement.

¶ 3 DONE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT IN CONFERENCE THIS 7th DAY OF APRIL, 2003.

/S/CHIEF JUSTICE

ALL JUSTICES CONCUR


Summaries of

In re Reinstatement of Colson

Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Apr 8, 2003
68 P.3d 982 (Okla. 2003)
Case details for

In re Reinstatement of Colson

Case Details

Full title:IN THE MATTER OF THE REINSTATEMENT OF REMONA K. COLSON TO MEMBERSHIP IN…

Court:Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Date published: Apr 8, 2003

Citations

68 P.3d 982 (Okla. 2003)
2003 OK 40