Local Rule Rule 3: Discipline by A Licensing Authority

Rule 3. Discipline by A Licensing Authority.

A. An attorney who practices before this court disciplined by a licensing authority of one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or a Territory of the United States, 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 licensing authority 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 an active suspension,

iii resigns in lieu of discipline,

iv received a probated suspension, 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.

If a member of this bar voluntarily resigns from a licensing authority for reasons unrelated to a disciplinary proceeding or problem, he or she may maintain their membership to this bar as long as they retain the right to practice law with another licensing authority.

C. After the court has notice that an attorney who practices before this court has received discipline as set for the in Rule 3.B.iv or v, it will follow that procedures outlined in Rule 5 to determine whether discipline should be imposed on the attorney.