Opinion
S280387
08-14-2024
STEELE ON DISCIPLINE
Probation revoked
The court orders that the probation of PATRICK JOSEPH STEELE (Respondent), State Bar Number 106840, is revoked. The court further orders that:
1. Respondent is suspended from the practice of law for a minimum of two years, and Respondent will remain suspended until Respondent provides proof to the State Bar Court of 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 Prof. Misconduct, std.1.2(c)(1).)
2. Respondent is given credit towards the two-year suspension for the period of involuntary inactive enrollment which commenced on May 5, 2024.
Respondent must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 9.20, and perform the acts specified in (a) and (c) of that rule within 30 and 40 calendar days, respectively, after the date this order is filed. (Athearn v. State Bar(1982) 32 Cal.3d 38, 45 [the operative date for identification of clients being represented in pending matters and others to be notified is the filing date of this order].) Failure to do so may result in disbarment or suspension. Respondent must also maintain the records of compliance as required by the conditions of probation.
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, and may be collected by the State Bar through any means permitted by law.