Opinion
S236724
10-21-2016
SCHOLL ON DISCIPLINE
Recommended discipline imposed
The court orders that VERNE CRAIG SCHOLL, State Bar Number 48634, is suspended from the practice of law in California for four years, execution of that period of suspension is stayed, and he is placed on probation for four years subject to the following conditions:
1. VERNE CRAIG SCHOLL is suspended from the practice of law for the first three years of probation and he will remain suspended until he provides proof to the State Bar Court of his rehabilitation, fitness to practice and present learning and ability in the general law. (Rules Proc. of State Bar, tit. IV, Stds. for Atty. Sanctions for Professional Misconduct, std. 1.2(c)(1).)
2. VERNE CRAIG SCHOLL must comply with the conditions of probation recommended by the Hearing Department of the State Bar Court in its Order Approving Stipulation filed on June 20, 2016; and
3. At the expiration of the period of probation, if VERNE CRAIG SCHOLL has complied with the terms of probation, the period of stayed suspension will be satisfied and that suspension will be terminated.
VERNE CRAIG SCHOLL 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. One-third of the costs must be paid with his membership fees for each of the years 2017, 2018, and 2019. If VERNE CRAIG SCHOLL fails to pay any installment as described above, or as may be modified by the State Bar Court, the remaining balance is due and payable immediately.