Opinion
S246504
03-27-2018
TAYLOR ON DISCIPLINE
Recommended discipline imposed
The court orders that KEVIN RENARD TAYLOR, State Bar Number 218711, 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 three years subject to the following conditions:
1. KEVIN RENARD TAYLOR is suspended from the practice of law for a minimum of the first one year of probation, and he will remain suspended until he provides proof to the State Bar Court of his rehabilitation, fitness to practice and 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. KEVIN RENARD TAYLOR must also comply with the other conditions of probation recommended by the Hearing Department of the State Bar Court in its Decision filed on November 27, 2017.
3. At the expiration of the period of probation, if KEVIN RENARD TAYLOR has complied with all conditions of probation, the two-year period of stayed suspension will be satisfied and that suspension will be terminated.
KEVIN RENARD TAYLOR 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.