CLE Misrepresentation Plus Default Equals Disbarment

A proposed disbarment from the California State Bar Court Hearing Department

In this matter, respondent Zollie S. S. Stringer III (Respondent) was charged with one count of misconduct alleging his misrepresentation of minimum continuing legal education
(MCLE) requirements. Respondent failed to participate either in person or through counsel, and his default was entered. The Office of Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar of California (State Bar) filed a petition for disbarment under rule 5.85 of the Rules of Procedure of the State Bar.

Default has consequences

Rule 5.85 provides the procedure to follow when an attorney fails to participate in a disciplinary proceeding after receiving adequate notice and opportunity. The rule provides that if an attorney’s default is entered for failing to respond to the notice of disciplinary charges (NDC), and the attorney fails to have the default set aside or vacated within 90 days, the State Bar will file a petition requesting the court to recommend the attorney’s disbarment.

Done. (Mike Frisch)