Local Rule Rule 4: Discipline by Another Court

Rule 4. Discipline by Another Court.

A. An attorney who practices before this court disciplined by any United States federal or state court must notify this court in writing within 30 days and furnish to the clerk of the court a certified copy of the order of discipline.

B. An attorney who practices before this court may be suspended by the Southern District of Texas if he or she receives discipline from a United States federal or state court for any reason other than nonpayment of dues or failure to meet continuing legal education requirements. This rule shall include, but is not limited to, instances where an attorney:

i is disbarred,

ii received a suspension,

iii resigns in lieu of discipline,

iv received a sanction, or

v has any other discipline affecting his or her right to practice law imposed, by agreement or otherwise, as a result of the attorney's failure to adhere to any applicable standard of professional conduct.

C. After this court has notice that an attorney who practices before this court has received discipline as set for the in Rule 4.B. it will follow the procedures outlined in Rule 5 to determine whether discipline should be imposed on the attorney.