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21 Oklahoma opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oklahoma courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
STATE EX REL. OKLAHOMA BAR ASS'N v. Conradygreen
okla · 2012 · cited in 5 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2017–2022
2 sentences

2022Conrady , 2012 OK 29 State ex rel.

2022Conrady , 2012 OK 29 State ex rel.

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STATE ex rel. OKLAHOMA BAR ASSOCIATION v. GIVENSgreen
okla · 2014 · cited in 4 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Givens, 2014 OK 103 , ¶ 18, 343 P.3d at 218 , Conrady, 2012 OK 29, ¶ 16 , 275 P.3d at 139 .

2017Givens, 2014 OK 103 , ¶ 18, 343 P.3d at 218 , Conrady, 2012 OK 29, ¶ 16 , 275 P.3d at 139 .

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State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Thomasgreen
okla · 1994 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Oklahoma Bar Ass’n v. Thomas, 886 P.2d 477, 479 (Okla.1994).

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State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Caldwellgreen
okla · 1994 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Oklahoma Bar Ass’n v. Caldwell, 880 P.2d 349, 354 (Okla.1994) was charged with two counts of misconduct.

1995Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Caldwell, 880 P.2d 349, 354 (Okla. 1994) was charged with two counts of misconduct.

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State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n. v. Johnstongreen
okla · 1993 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Oklahoma Bar Ass’n v. Johnston, 863 P.2d 1136, 1146 (Okla.1993), the respondent was found guilty, in a single court, of commingling and conversion of a client’s funds, making a false statement to *1287 the trial judge, failing to give competent representation, failing to act promptly and failing to communicate with his client.

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Street v. Sugermangreen
fla · 1967 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984In finding that the attorneys, as well as their professional corporation, must forfeit the excessive fee, we agree with the court in Street v. Sugerman, 202 So.2d 749, 751 (Fla.1967), which stated: “The privilege of incorporation was most definitely not created or extended in order that those availing themselves of the bene *68 fits could be cloaked with an immunity inimical to legal order and public interest.” One of the most important public interests of the courts of this state is the integrity of the bar and regulation of its members.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Oklahoma. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Beasley green
okla · 2006
2 sentences

2008Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Beasley, 2006 OK 49, ¶ 34 , 142 P.3d 410

2008Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Beasley, 2006 OK 49, ¶ 34 , 142 P.3d 410

32007–2008
State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Meek green
okla · 1994
2 sentences

2008Meek, supra, 895 P.2d at 700 .

2003Meek, supra, 895 P.2d at 700 .

32002–2008
State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Prather green
okla · 1996
2 sentences

2018A public censure for Respondent in this matter is appropriate given the goal of our disciplinary process is not "punishment but to preserve the integrity of the bar and courts to protect the public." Prather , 1996 OK 87 , ¶ 19, 925 P.2d at 30 -31 . ¶19 The evidence reflects that the life events that occurred during this difficult time in Respondent's life left her depressed and unable to appropriately respond.

2018A public censure for Respondent in this matter is appropriate given the goal of our disciplinary process is not "punishment but to preserve the integrity of the bar and courts to protect the public." Prather , 1996 OK 87 , ¶ 19, 925 P.2d at 30 -31 . ¶19 The evidence reflects that the life events that occurred during this difficult time in Respondent's life left her depressed and unable to appropriately respond.

22018–2018
PACK v. STATE green
okla · 2014
2 sentences

2016Id.

2016Id.

22016–2016
STATE EX REL. OKLAHOMA BAR ASS'N v. Wilcox green
okla · 2009
2 sentences

2016Bar Ass'n v. Wilcox , 2009 OK 81, ¶¶22-28 , 227 P.3d 642 (attorney held to have violated Rule 5.2 despite his assertions that he did not receive the first two letters from the OBA). 11 This Court has previously ordered supervision as part of discipline in order to correct problems in an attorney's practice, so as to preserve the integrity of the bar and courts and to protect the public.

2016Bar Ass'n v. Wilcox , 2009 OK 81, ¶¶22-28 , 227 P.3d 642 (attorney held to have violated Rule 5.2 despite his assertions that he did not receive the first two letters from the OBA). 11 This Court has previously ordered supervision as part of discipline in order to correct problems in an attorney's practice, so as to preserve the integrity of the bar and courts and to protect the public.

12016–2016
State Ex Rel. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n v. Shofner green
okla · 2002
2 sentences

2014State ex rel Oklahoma Bar Association v. Shofner , 2002 OK 84 , ¶¶ 5 and 13, 60 P.3d 1024, 1027-29 .

2014State ex rel Oklahoma Bar Association v. Shofner , 2002 OK 84 , ¶¶ 5 and 13, 60 P.3d 1024, 1027-29 .

12014–2014

Where else courts name it

CA 204 (1957–2026) PA 64 (1930–2025) MD 51 (1971–2025) IL 47 (1976–2026) NJ 29 (1979–2026) OK 21 (1984–2022) MA 21 (1987–2025) NY 20 (1900–2024) TX 19 (1983–2025) DC 17 (1984–2022) IN 13 (1905–2019) AZ 11 (1989–2022) MN 10 (1980–2015) UT 9 (1999–2024) NC 7 (1908–2023) WY 7 (2014–2023) NV 7 (2001–2017) MO 6 (1973–2004) WA 6 (2015–2019) FL 6 (1992–2015) LA 6 (1975–2005) VA 5 (1991–2007) VT 5 (1853–2023) MI 5 (1928–1981) TN 5 (2020–2026) AR 5 (1993–2015) CT 5 (1881–2014) KS 4 (1965–2022) MS 4 (2008–2014) HI 4 (2008–2020) AL 3 (1920–2007) OR 3 (1992–2022) RI 2 (2011–2015) KY 2 (1975–2012) CO 2 (1959–1959) NH 2 (1985–1999) IA 2 (2017–2023) OH 2 (2000–2002) MT 2 (1978–1989) AK 2 (1974–1980) ME 2 (2008–2010) WI 2 (2017–2018)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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